Darrell Johnson

Born: 8/25/1928 in Horace, NE, USA

Died: 5/3/2004 in Fairfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-20 | Final Game: 1962-06-06

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

Full name: Darrell Dean Johnson

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Biography

Darrell Johnson was a professional baseball player born in 1928, whose career spanned from 1952 to 1962. He played primarily as a position player, participating in 134 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Johnson's offensive contributions included 75 hits, 2 home runs, and 28 RBIs, with a career batting average of .234. He also showcased his speed on the basepaths, recording 1 stolen base during his career. Johnson's playing era coincided with a transformative period in baseball history, as the game was evolving in the post-war years. While he may not have been a household name, his presence contributed to the fabric of the teams he played for, embodying the grit and determination that characterized many players of his time. His career, though modest in terms of statistics, reflects the competitive spirit of a generation that laid the groundwork for future stars in the sport. Johnson retired from professional baseball on June 6, 1962, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated athlete who played the game with passion.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
134	320	24	75	6	1	2	28	1	26	39	0.234	0.294	0.278	0.572	-389.3

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.572 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 20.0% 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
1952	SLA	AL	29	78	9	22	2	1	0	9	0	11	4	0.282	.252 (+12%)	.326 (+13%)	.369 (-10%)	.696 (+1%)	46.5
1952	CHW	AL	22	37	3	4	0	0	0	1	1	5	9	0.108	—	—	—	—	46.5
1957	NYY	AL	21	46	4	10	1	0	1	8	0	3	10	0.217	—	—	—	—	-148.1
1958	NYY	AL	5	16	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	STL	NL	8	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	PHI	NL	21	61	4	14	1	0	0	3	0	3	8	0.230	.258 (-11%)	.328 (-16%)	.399 (-38%)	.727 (-28%)	-273.0
1961	CIN	NL	20	54	3	17	2	0	1	6	0	1	2	0.315	.258 (+22%)	.328 (-2%)	.399 (+2%)	.727 (avg)	-273.0
1962	CIN	NL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	BAL	AL	6	22	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0