Alex Johnson

Born: 12/7/1942 in Helena, AR, USA

Died: 2/28/2015 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-07-25 | Final Game: 1976-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Alexander Johnson

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Biography

Alex Johnson was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1964 until his retirement in 1976. Born in 1942, Johnson made his mark in the game with a combination of solid hitting and speed on the bases. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,322 games, accumulating 1,331 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .288. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 78 home runs and 525 runs batted in, alongside 113 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to both drive in runs and create scoring opportunities. Johnson's contributions to the game were recognized in 1965 when he was selected as an All-Star, reflecting his status as one of the notable players of his era. Playing during a transformative period in baseball, he navigated the competitive landscape of the 1960s and 1970s, marked by shifts in player dynamics and the evolving nature of the game. His versatility and consistency made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, and he left an enduring legacy as one of the reliable hitters of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1322	4623	550	1331	180	33	78	525	113	244	626	0.288	0.326	0.392	0.718	3832.6

Career AVG .288 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.718 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — near 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
1964	PHI	NL	43	109	18	33	7	1	4	18	1	6	26	0.303	.250 (+21%)	.312 (+10%)	.377 (+31%)	.690 (+22%)	362.7
1965	PHI	NL	97	262	27	77	9	3	8	28	4	15	60	0.294	.245 (+20%)	.310 (+8%)	.371 (+19%)	.682 (+14%)	625.4
1966	STL	NL	25	86	7	16	0	1	2	6	1	5	18	0.186	.248 (-25%)	.309 (-25%)	.376 (-26%)	.685 (-26%)	-355.4
1967	STL	NL	81	175	20	39	9	2	1	12	6	9	26	0.223	.242 (-8%)	.306 (-11%)	.357 (-12%)	.663 (-12%)	-379.1
1968	CIN	NL	149	603	79	188	32	6	2	58	16	26	71	0.312	.236 (+32%)	.298 (+15%)	.340 (+16%)	.638 (+15%)	1539.0
1969	CIN	NL	139	523	86	165	18	4	17	88	11	25	69	0.315	.248 (+27%)	.320 (+9%)	.369 (+25%)	.689 (+18%)	1602.5
1970	LAA	AL	156	614	85	202	26	6	14	86	17	35	68	0.329	.253 (+30%)	.325 (+14%)	.385 (+19%)	.711 (+17%)	1993.0
1971	LAA	AL	65	242	19	63	8	0	2	21	5	15	34	0.260	.249 (+4%)	.316 (-3%)	.365 (-13%)	.682 (-8%)	-325.2
1972	CLE	AL	108	356	31	85	10	1	8	37	6	22	40	0.239	.243 (-2%)	.310 (-9%)	.353 (-4%)	.664 (-6%)	-465.3
1973	TEX	AL	158	624	62	179	26	3	8	68	10	32	82	0.287	.256 (+12%)	.325 (-1%)	.378 (-1%)	.703 (-1%)	-208.8
1974	TEX	AL	114	453	57	132	14	3	4	41	20	28	59	0.291	.256 (+13%)	.324 (+4%)	.369 (-2%)	.693 (+1%)	108.5
1974	NYY	AL	10	28	3	6	1	0	1	2	0	0	3	0.214	—	—	—	—	108.5
1975	NYY	AL	52	119	15	31	5	1	1	15	2	7	21	0.261	.257 (+1%)	.327 (-9%)	.374 (-8%)	.701 (-9%)	-209.0
1976	DET	AL	125	429	41	115	15	2	6	45	14	19	49	0.268	.255 (+5%)	.320 (-7%)	.360 (-2%)	.681 (-4%)	-455.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1000	956	1641	61	84	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	PHI	OF	35	34	47	1	1	0
1965	PHI	OF	82	61	109	3	4	0
1966	SLN	OF	22	22	23	2	1	0
1967	SLN	OF	57	46	91	7	3	2
1968	CIN	OF	140	140	243	8	14	2
1969	CIN	OF	132	129	222	5	18	1
1970	CAL	OF	156	156	269	11	12	0
1971	CAL	OF	61	59	84	3	7	0
1972	CLE	OF	95	95	145	4	7	1
1973	TEX	OF	41	41	72	4	1	0
1974	TEX	OF	81	78	168	6	8	2
1974	NYA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1975	NYA	OF	7	6	9	0	0	0
1976	DET	OF	90	89	159	7	8	1