John Louis Johnson (born John Louis Mercer; November 18, 1869 – January 28, 1941) was an American left-handed pitcher who played briefly for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1894 season. Johnson was born in Pekin, Illinois.

Lou Johnson
Pitcher
Born: (1869-11-18)November 18, 1869
Pekin, Illinois
Died: January 28, 1941(1941-01-28) (aged 71)
Kansas City, Missouri
Batted: Unknown
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 11, 1894, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1894, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–1
Strikeouts10
Earned run average6.06
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In his major league career, Johnson posted a 1–1 record with a 6.06 ERA in four appearances, including three starts and two complete games, giving up 22 earned runs on 44 hits and 15 walks while striking out 10 in 32+23 innings of work.

Johnson died in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 71.

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