Footer Johnson, baseball player, 1958-1958

Footer Johnson

Born: 2/15/1932 in Dayton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-06-15 | Final Game: 1958-07-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Richard Allan Johnson

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Biography

Footer Johnson, born in 1932, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1958 to July 30, 1958. Primarily known as a position player, Johnson's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a unique distinction: he played in 8 games but did not record a hit, home run, or run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. His tenure in the league was notably short, making him one of the many players whose potential went unfulfilled in a competitive era characterized by the transition from the golden age of baseball to the more modern game. Despite his limited impact on the field, Johnson's brief presence in the majors reflects the challenges many players faced during the late 1950s, a time when rosters were filled with emerging talent and established stars. His story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to greatness, battling for recognition in a sport that has always been as much about opportunity as it is about ability.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1958 CHC NL 8 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1951, 1952