Wade Johnston | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Middleport, Ohio | April 9, 1898|
Died: March 8, 1978 Steubenville, Ohio | (aged 79)|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
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William Wade Johnston (April 9, 1898 – March 8, 1978) was an American baseball player. He was born in 1898 in Middleport, Ohio. [2] He played in Negro major leagues as an outfielder from 1920 to 1932. In 12 seasons in the majors, he compiled a .303 batting average, .373 on-base percentage, and totaled 790 hits, 487 runs scored, and 371 RBIs. [3] He led the Negro National League with 10 triples in 1930 and with 35 walks in 1931. [4] [5] He died in 1978 in Steubenville, Ohio. [3]