Johnny Evers
Inducted:
1946
Personal Details
5-9, 125lb (175cm, 56kg)
Born:
Born: July 21, 1881
Troy, New York, U.S.
Died:
March 28, 1947
Albany, New York, U.S.
Position:
Second baseman
College:
NA
Johnny Evers was a brilliant second baseman known for his sharp mind, defensive skill, and fiery competitiveness.
A key part of the legendary “Tinker to Evers to Chance” double-play trio with the Chicago Cubs, Evers helped lead the team to three National League pennants and two World Series titles in the early 1900s. Though not a power hitter, Evers got on base consistently and was a smart baserunner, often outwitting opponents with his knowledge of the game.
He played 18 seasons and later managed the Cubs and Braves, winning another title as a manager in 1914. Evers shared the 1914 Chalmers Award (the precursor to the MVP) and was respected as one of the most cerebral players of his era.
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946 by the Veterans Committee.
Evers's Awards and Records
- 3× World Series champion (1907, 1908, 1914)
- NL MVP (1914)
- Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame
- Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame (1946)
- 2× World Series Champion (player) – 1907, 1908 (Cubs)
- 1× World Series Champion (manager) – 1914 (Braves)
- 1914 Chalmers Award Winner (NL MVP equivalent)
- Key member of iconic "Tinker to Evers to Chance" trio
- Known for baseball intelligence and defensive excellence
- Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame
- Led NL in walks (1912)
- Stole 30+ bases in six different seasons
MLB Teams:
Chicago Orphans / Cubs (1902–1913)
Boston Braves (1914–1917)
Philadelphia Phillies (1917)
Chicago White Sox (1922)
Boston Braves (1929)
MLB Stats
Seasons:
18 (1902–1929)
Games Played:
1,784
Hits:
1,659
Batting Average:
.270
Runs Scored:
919
Home Runs:
12
RBIs:
538
Stolen Bases:
324
On-Base Percentage:
.356
World Series Titles:
2 (1907, 1908 as player; 1914 as player/manager)