Johnny Jeter

Born: 10/24/1944 in Shreveport, LA, USA

Died: 1/16/2024 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-06-14 | Final Game: 1974-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Jeter

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Biography

Johnny Jeter, born in 1944, made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1969 until his retirement in 1974. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 336 games, where he showcased a blend of speed and power. Jeter recorded 213 hits, including 18 home runs, and he drove in 69 runs while maintaining a batting average of .244. Known for his agility on the bases, he successfully stole 28 bases, demonstrating his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Jeter's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. As teams began to emphasize speed and versatility, Jeter's contributions as a solid hitter and base runner helped define his role on the field. Though he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his dedication and skill left a lasting impression, and he remains a respected figure in the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
336	873	108	213	27	10	18	69	28	46	237	0.244	0.283	0.360	0.643	-1469.3

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1969	PIT	NL	28	29	7	9	1	1	1	6	1	3	15	0.310	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	PIT	NL	85	126	27	30	3	2	2	12	9	13	34	0.238	.253 (-6%)	.325 (-4%)	.385 (-11%)	.711 (-8%)	-167.2
1971	SDP	NL	18	75	8	24	4	0	1	3	2	2	16	0.320	.249 (+28%)	.316 (+7%)	.365 (+13%)	.682 (+10%)	100.6
1972	SDP	NL	110	326	25	72	4	3	7	21	11	18	92	0.221	.243 (-9%)	.310 (-14%)	.353 (-11%)	.664 (-12%)	-761.2
1973	CHW	AL	89	300	38	72	14	4	7	26	4	9	74	0.240	.256 (-7%)	.325 (-20%)	.378 (+1%)	.703 (-9%)	-641.5
1974	CLE	AL	6	17	3	6	1	0	0	1	1	1	6	0.353	—	—	—	—	0.0