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Johnny Kling

#67 RANKED AT POSITION
1900—1913
Catcher
BORN
November 13, 1875, in Kansas City, MO
BATS / THROWS
Right / Right
HEIGHT / WEIGHT
5-9 / 160
PRIMARY TEAM
Chicago Cubs
.272
BATTING AVERAGE
1261
GAMES
29.1
WAR
.319
ON-BASE PCT
475
RUNS
25.9
WAR7
.357
SLUGGING
1154
HITS
14.2
WAR3
.676
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
20
HOME RUNS
3.7
WAR PER SEASON
The catcher on the Cubs great teams of the early 20th century. Overshadowed by Tinker, Evers, and Chance.
1907-08
WORLD SERIES CHAMPION

Compared to Hall of Fame Catchers

CAREER LONG PEAK PRIME SHORT PEAK JAWS WAR PER
Kling
29.1
25.9
15.5
14.2
27.5
3.7
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER
53.5
35.0
25.5
17.5
44.3
4.4

Where Does Johnny Kling Rank Among Catchers?

RANKING CAREER LONG PEAK PRIME SHORT PEAK JAWS
67
41
47
61
68
44
EGG RANKING
WAR
WAR7
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE
WAR3
JAWS

Hall of Fame Catchers Wins Above Replacement Comparison