Larry Johnson, baseball player, 1972-1978

Larry Johnson

Born: 8/17/1950 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 5/26/2013 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-10-03 | Final Game: 1978-05-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Larry Doby Johnson

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Biography

Larry Johnson, born in 1950, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1978. Primarily serving as a position player, Johnson’s career was relatively brief, spanning just 12 games. During his time in the league, he recorded 5 hits, resulting in a batting average of .192. He contributed 1 RBI to his teams but did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases. Johnson's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the shifting dynamics of the game as teams began to emphasize power hitting and speed. Despite his limited time on the field, Johnson's experience reflects the challenges faced by many players of the era striving to make a lasting impact in a competitive environment. His journey through the major leagues serves as a reminder of the many athletes who pursued their dreams in the sport, even if their tenures were not extensively documented 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
12 26 1 5 2 0 0 1 0 2 8 0.192 0.250 0.269 0.519 0.0

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.519 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 24.6% 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
1972 CLE AL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1974 CLE AL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 WSN NL 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1976 WSN NL 6 13 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1978 CHW AL 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 9 6 35 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 CLE C 1 0 4 0 0 0
1975 MON C 1 1 4 1 0 0
1976 MON C 5 4 22 2 0 0
1978 CHA C 2 1 5 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9
Designated Hitter 1