Rex Johnston, baseball player, 1964-1964

Rex Johnston

Born: 11/8/1937 in Colton, CA, USA

Died: 12/15/2019 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-15 | Final Game: 1964-05-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Rex David Johnston

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Biography

Rex Johnston, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1964 season. Primarily serving as a position player, Johnston's career spanned from April 15 to May 11 of that year, during which he participated in 14 games. Despite the promise of his athletic background, Johnston's tenure in the majors was marked by struggles at the plate; he finished his brief career with a batting average of 0.0, recording no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, and did not steal any bases. Johnston's time in the MLB coincided with a period of significant transition in baseball, as the sport was evolving in the wake of the golden age of the 1950s and facing new challenges in the 1960s. Although his major league career was short-lived, Johnston's journey reflects the experiences of many players during this era who aspired to reach the highest level of competition but faced obstacles that limited their success. His story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.000 0.300 0.000 0.300 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.300 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 56.6% 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
1964 PIT NL 14 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 8 1 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 PIT OF 8 1 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Center Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1958, 1959