Lance Johnson

Born: 7/6/1963 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-07-10 | Final Game: 2000-05-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Lance Johnson

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Biography

Lance Johnson, born in 1963, was a prominent outfielder whose career spanned from 1987 to 2000. Known for his exceptional speed and contact hitting, Johnson played in a total of 1,447 games, during which he amassed 1,565 hits and maintained a career batting average of .291. He was particularly notable for his ability to steal bases, successfully swiping 327 bags throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. His skillset made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he was recognized for his contributions with one All-Star selection. Johnson's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball marked by a shift towards offensive production and increased focus on speed. He played for several teams, showcasing his talents and versatility as a position player. With 34 home runs and 486 RBIs to his name, Johnson's offensive prowess complemented his defensive capabilities, allowing him to leave a lasting impact on the game. His legacy is remembered not only for his impressive statistics but also for the excitement he brought to the diamond with his electrifying playing style.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1447	5379	767	1565	175	117	34	486	327	352	384	0.291	0.334	0.386	0.720	-2998.3

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.740 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
1987	STL	NL	33	59	4	13	2	1	0	7	6	4	6	0.220	.262 (-16%)	.331 (-19%)	.415 (-31%)	.746 (-25%)	-261.7
1988	CHW	AL	33	124	11	23	4	1	0	6	6	6	11	0.185	.254 (-27%)	.317 (-30%)	.377 (-38%)	.695 (-34%)	-701.7
1989	CHW	AL	50	180	28	54	8	2	0	16	16	17	24	0.300	.254 (+18%)	.319 (+13%)	.375 (-2%)	.694 (+5%)	179.2
1990	CHW	AL	151	541	76	154	18	9	1	51	36	33	45	0.285	.257 (+10%)	.324 (avg)	.385 (-7%)	.710 (-4%)	-493.8
1991	CHW	AL	159	588	72	161	14	13	0	49	26	26	58	0.274	.255 (+7%)	.323 (-6%)	.384 (-11%)	.708 (-9%)	-1162.8
1992	CHW	AL	157	567	67	158	15	12	3	47	41	34	33	0.279	.255 (+9%)	.322 (-1%)	.377 (-4%)	.699 (-3%)	-414.9
1993	CHW	AL	147	540	75	168	18	14	0	47	35	36	33	0.311	.265 (+17%)	.332 (+7%)	.403 (-2%)	.735 (+2%)	207.6
1994	CHW	AL	106	412	56	114	11	14	3	54	26	26	23	0.277	.269 (+3%)	.338 (-5%)	.424 (-7%)	.763 (-6%)	-630.0
1995	CHW	AL	142	607	98	186	18	12	10	57	40	32	31	0.306	.266 (+15%)	.337 (+1%)	.417 (+2%)	.755 (+1%)	62.2
1996	NYN	NL	160	682	117	227	31	21	9	69	50	33	40	0.333	.269 (+23%)	.340 (+6%)	.426 (+12%)	.767 (+10%)	1188.0
1997	NYN	NL	72	265	43	82	10	6	1	24	15	33	21	0.309	.266 (+16%)	.336 (+14%)	.419 (-4%)	.756 (+4%)	291.4
1997	CHC	NL	39	145	17	44	6	2	4	15	5	9	10	0.303	.266 (+14%)	.336 (+2%)	.419 (+9%)	.756 (+5%)	291.4
1998	CHC	NL	85	304	51	85	8	4	2	21	10	26	22	0.280	.266 (+5%)	.335 (avg)	.420 (-16%)	.755 (-9%)	-482.5
1999	CHC	NL	95	335	46	87	11	6	1	21	13	37	20	0.260	.271 (-4%)	.344 (-4%)	.433 (-22%)	.778 (-14%)	-891.9
2000	NYY	AL	18	30	6	9	1	0	0	2	2	0	7	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
11	35	3	7	1	1	1	7	2	2	0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1998	NLDS1	CHN	3	12	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.167
1993	ALCS	CHA	6	23	2	5	1	1	1	6	2	1	0.217
1987	NLCS	SLN	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
1987	WS	SLN	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1387	1271	3509	68	62	21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	SLN	OF	25	13	27	0	2	0
1988	CHA	OF	31	27	63	1	2	0
1989	CHA	OF	45	42	113	0	2	0
1990	CHA	OF	148	129	353	5	10	3
1991	CHA	OF	157	146	425	11	2	3
1992	CHA	OF	157	151	433	11	6	3
1993	CHA	OF	146	136	427	7	9	1
1994	CHA	OF	103	100	317	1	0	1
1995	CHA	OF	140	132	338	8	3	2
1996	NYN	OF	157	156	391	9	12	3
1997	NYN	OF	66	62	152	4	4	2
1997	CHN	OF	39	32	79	0	3	0
1998	CHN	OF	78	68	154	5	4	2
1999	CHN	OF	91	77	235	6	3	1
2000	NYA	OF	4	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	53
Center Field	1327
Right Field	21
Designated Hitter	9

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2000	NYA	AL	$350,000
1999	CHN	NL	$5,100,000
1998	CHN	NL	$4,900,000
1997	NYN	NL	$3,050,000
1996	NYN	NL	$2,715,000
1995	CHA	AL	$2,666,667
1994	CHA	AL	$2,666,667
1993	CHA	AL	$2,266,666
1992	CHA	AL	$530,000
1991	CHA	AL	$385,000
1990	CHA	AL	$100,000
1989	CHA	AL	$76,600
1988	CHA	AL	$62,500
1987	SLN	NL	$62,500
Total Career Earnings			$24,931,600