Johnny Lush

For other people named John Lush, see John Lush (disambiguation).

John Charles Lush (October 8, 1885 – November 18, 1946), was a professional baseball player who was a pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1904 to 1910. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies.^[1]

Johnny Lush
Pitcher / Outfielder / First baseman
Born: (1885-10-08)October 8, 1885 Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: November 18, 1946(1946-11-18) (aged 61) Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 16, 1904, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
October 13, 1910, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	66-85
Earned run average	2.68
Batting average	.254
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Philadelphia Phillies (1904–1907) St. Louis Cardinals (1907–1910)
Career highlights and awards
Pitched a no-hitter on May 1, 1906

On May 1, 1906, while with the Phillies, the 20-year-old Lush no-hit the Brooklyn Superbas 6-0 at Brooklyn's Washington Park, besting Mal Eason—himself a no-hit pitcher on July 20 of that season. Lush struck out 11, walked three, and one runner first base on a Mickey Doolin error.^[2] Not until Jim Bunning's perfect game in 1964 would there be another no-hitter by a Phillies pitcher.

Lush was a good hitting pitcher in his seven-year major league career. He posted a .254 batting average (252-for-993) with 107 runs, 40 doubles, 11 triples, 2 home runs, 94 RBI, 28 stolen bases and drawing 69 bases on balls. He was also used at first base and in the outfield.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball no-hitters