Ron Johnson, baseball player, 1982-1984

Ron Johnson

Born: 3/23/1956 in Long Beach, CA, USA

Died: 1/26/2021 in Murfreesboro, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-12 | Final Game: 1984-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Ronald David Johnson

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Biography

Ron Johnson, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1980s. His career spanned from 1982 to 1984, during which he played a total of 22 games. Johnson showcased his batting abilities with a career batting average of .261, accumulating 12 hits and driving in 2 runs. Although he did not hit any home runs and recorded no stolen bases, his contributions were notable in the context of a competitive era that was transitioning away from the deadball style of play. Johnson's playing career, while not extensive, reflected the challenges faced by many players of his time as they navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving game. His involvement in the league during the early 1980s coincided with significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitters and a greater emphasis on offensive production. Despite his brief stint in the major leagues, Johnson's perseverance and commitment to the sport left a lasting impression on those who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 46 4 12 2 0 0 2 0 7 6 0.261 0.358 0.304 0.663 0.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1982 KCR AL 8 14 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 4 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1983 KCR AL 9 27 2 7 0 0 0 1 0 3 1 0.259 — — — — 0.0
1984 WSN NL 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 11 107 5 3 12
C 2 0 3 0 0 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 KCA 1B 7 4 39 2 1 3
1983 KCA 1B 7 7 63 3 2 9
1983 KCA C 2 0 3 0 0 0
1984 MON 1B 2 0 5 0 0 0
1984 MON OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2
First Base 16
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fullerton College Fullerton CA 1976
California State University Fresno Fresno CA 1977, 1978