Frank Johnson

Born: 7/22/1942 in El Paso, TX, USA

Died: 5/7/2025 in Stockton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-07 | Final Game: 1971-06-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Frank Herbert Johnson

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Biography

Frank Johnson was a professional baseball player born in 1942, who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 until 1971. Primarily a position player, Johnson made a total of 196 appearances during his career. He was known for his versatile playing style, although his offensive statistics reflected the challenges he faced at the plate. Over his career, he accumulated 92 hits and recorded 4 home runs, driving in 43 runs with a batting average of .211. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Johnson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and an increasing focus on athleticism. While he may not have been a standout player statistically, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in terms of providing depth and versatility. Although he retired in 1971, Frank Johnson remains a part of baseball history, representing the hardworking athletes of his era who contributed to the game in less heralded but essential ways.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
196	436	47	92	4	2	4	43	2	37	60	0.211	0.277	0.257	0.534	-1167.4

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.534 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 21.5% 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
1966	SFG	NL	15	32	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	2	7	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	SFG	NL	8	10	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	SFG	NL	67	174	11	33	2	0	1	7	1	12	23	0.190	.236 (-20%)	.298 (-18%)	.340 (-36%)	.638 (-27%)	-728.4
1969	SFG	NL	7	10	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	SFG	NL	67	161	25	44	1	2	3	31	1	19	18	0.273	.253 (+8%)	.325 (+10%)	.385 (-7%)	.711 (+1%)	91.3
1971	SFG	NL	32	49	4	4	1	0	0	5	0	3	9	0.082	—	—	—	—	-530.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	36	13	193	13	5	18
2B	3	0	2	3	1	0
3B	36	30	32	69	6	4
OF	68	46	93	2	2	1
SS	5	5	10	11	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	SFN	OF	13	7	15	0	0	0
1967	SFN	OF	3	2	8	0	1	0
1968	SFN	2B	3	0	2	3	1	0
1968	SFN	3B	36	30	32	69	6	4
1968	SFN	OF	8	6	17	0	0	0
1968	SFN	SS	5	5	10	11	2	2
1969	SFN	OF	7	2	7	0	0	0
1970	SFN	1B	27	10	155	12	4	15
1970	SFN	OF	33	26	44	2	1	1
1971	SFN	1B	9	3	38	1	1	3
1971	SFN	OF	4	3	2	0	0	0