Friday, November 6, 2026

The greatness of Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson, born OTD in 1887 has 4 of the top 6 WAR seasons since 1900. Data from Baseball Reference.

Year

American League

WAR

1913

Walter Johnson+ (WSH)

16.6

1912

Walter Johnson+ (WSH)

15.4

1923

Babe Ruth+ (NYY)

14.1

1985

Dwight Gooden (NYM)

13.3

1914

Walter Johnson+ (WSH)

13.1

1915

Walter Johnson+ (WSH)

12.8

1920

Grover Alexander+ (CHC)

12.7

1921

Babe Ruth+ (NYY)

12.6

1927

Babe Ruth+ (NYY)

12.5

1972

Steve Carlton+ (PHI)

12.5

 

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