Tony Johnson, baseball player, 1981-1982

Tony Johnson

Born: 6/23/1956 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-27 | Final Game: 1982-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Anthony Clair Johnson

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Biography

Tony Johnson was a professional baseball player born in 1956 who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982. Primarily a position player, Johnson appeared in 72 games during his brief career. He showcased his abilities with a batting average of .232, accumulating 23 hits, including 3 home runs and 14 runs batted in. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 3 stolen bases, demonstrating his potential as a versatile player during his time in the league. Johnson's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving with a growing emphasis on power hitting and speed. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, his contributions on the field reflected the era's competitive spirit and the drive of emerging players striving to make their mark in the sport. Tony Johnson's journey through baseball serves as a reminder of the many athletes who have shaped the game, even if their careers did not reach the heights of some of their contemporaries.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 99 17 23 2 1 3 14 3 11 26 0.232 0.306 0.364 0.670 -86.7

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.703 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
1981 WSN NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 TOR AL 70 98 17 23 2 1 3 14 3 11 26 0.235 .261 (-10%) .324 (-5%) .388 (-5%) .712 (-5%) -86.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 29 21 45 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 MON OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1982 TOR OF 28 21 45 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 26
Center Field 2
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 27

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
LeMoyne-Owen College Memphis TN 1977
Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis TN 1975, 1976