Johnny Priest

Summary

John Gooding Priest (June 23, 1891 – November 4, 1979) was a Major League Baseball infielder. He played in 10 games for the New York Highlanders over two seasons (1911 and 1912), five of them at second base. During his playing days, Priest held a job of appointment clerk for the United States Department of Agriculture. He received permission from James Wilson to take a leave of absence for playing the C-level Virginia League for the Danville Red Sox in 1910.[1] In 1915, he coached baseball at Gallaudet College.[2]

Johnny Priest
Second baseman
Born: (1891-06-23)June 23, 1891
St. Joseph, Missouri
Died: November 4, 1979(1979-11-04) (aged 88)
Washington, D.C.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 30, 1911, for the New York Highlanders
Last MLB appearance
September 7, 1912, for the New York Highlanders
MLB statistics
Batting average.174
Home runs0
Runs batted in3
Teams

References edit

  1. ^ Forrest, Justin H. (January 22, 1921). "Uncle Sam Bosses Shortstop Priest". The Indianapolis Sunday Star. pp. 1–2. Retrieved September 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ "Johnny Priest to Coach Baseball at Gallaudet". The Washington Times. February 18, 1915. p. 12. Retrieved September 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)