Lamar Johnson

Born: 9/2/1950 in Bessemer, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-05-18 | Final Game: 1982-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

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Biography

Lamar Johnson, born in 1950, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1974 until his retirement in 1982. Over the course of his career, he played in 792 games, compiling 755 hits with a commendable batting average of .287. Johnson was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing not only with his bat but also with his ability to steal bases, finishing his career with 22 stolen bases. His power at the plate was evident, as he recorded 64 home runs and drove in 381 runs, making him a reliable offensive asset for his teams. Johnson's playing career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensively charged game. His approach at the plate combined a keen eye for hitting with a solid understanding of situational baseball, allowing him to thrive as a key contributor. While he may not have been a household name, Johnson's consistency and performance earned him respect among peers and fans alike, solidifying his legacy as a valuable player in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
792	2631	294	755	122	12	64	381	22	211	307	0.287	0.338	0.415	0.754	2894.4

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.754 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — +6.6% above 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
1974	CHW	AL	10	29	1	10	0	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.345	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	CHW	AL	8	30	2	6	3	0	1	1	0	1	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	CHW	AL	82	222	29	71	11	1	4	33	2	19	37	0.320	.255 (+25%)	.320 (+16%)	.360 (+20%)	.681 (+18%)	702.8
1977	CHW	AL	118	374	52	113	12	5	18	65	1	24	53	0.302	.264 (+14%)	.329 (+4%)	.401 (+26%)	.730 (+16%)	1051.0
1978	CHW	AL	148	498	52	136	23	2	8	72	6	43	46	0.273	.257 (+6%)	.323 (+2%)	.378 (-1%)	.702 (avg)	17.8
1979	CHW	AL	133	479	60	148	29	1	12	74	8	41	56	0.309	.265 (+16%)	.329 (+10%)	.397 (+13%)	.727 (+12%)	1124.6
1980	CHW	AL	147	541	51	150	26	3	13	81	2	47	53	0.277	.264 (+5%)	.326 (+1%)	.387 (+5%)	.714 (+4%)	330.6
1981	CHW	AL	41	134	10	37	7	0	1	15	0	5	14	0.276	.255 (+8%)	.320 (-7%)	.368 (-5%)	.688 (-6%)	-163.5
1982	TEX	AL	105	324	37	84	11	0	7	38	3	31	40	0.259	.261 (-1%)	.324 (+1%)	.388 (-8%)	.712 (-4%)	-169.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	422	380	3317	263	41	306
OF	1	1	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	CHA	1B	7	6	40	2	0	8
1975	CHA	1B	6	5	46	2	2	4
1976	CHA	1B	34	27	210	18	4	20
1976	CHA	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1977	CHA	1B	45	38	346	32	4	31
1978	CHA	1B	108	93	887	71	8	74
1979	CHA	1B	94	90	748	63	11	62
1980	CHA	1B	80	77	671	56	7	70
1981	CHA	1B	36	32	264	15	3	31
1982	TEX	1B	12	12	105	4	2	6