Stan Johnson, baseball player, 1960-1961

Stan Johnson

Born: 2/12/1937 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 4/17/2012 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-09-18 | Final Game: 1961-06-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Stanley Lucius Johnson

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Biography

Stan Johnson, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball spanning from 1960 to 1961. Primarily serving as a position player, Johnson made his mark during a time when the league was evolving, transitioning from the power-focused styles of the 1950s to the more dynamic approaches that characterized the 1960s. His tenure in the majors was short, consisting of just 8 games, but he managed to leave a lasting impression with his singular home run. Throughout his career, Johnson recorded 1 hit and drove in 1 run, finishing with a batting average of .111. He did not register any stolen bases, but his ability to contribute a home run in limited opportunities highlighted his potential as a power hitter. While his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Johnson's journey through baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era, striving to make their mark in a competitive environment. His story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who, despite limited playing time, contributed to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 9 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 2 0.111 0.273 0.444 0.717 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .444 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.717 vs. league average 0.720 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
1960 CHW AL 5 6 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1961 KC1 AL 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 1 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 CHA OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1961 KC1 OF 2 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
City College of San Francisco San Francisco CA 1955
University of San Francisco San Francisco CA 1956