Johnny Lewis, baseball player, 1964-1967

Johnny Lewis

Born: 8/10/1939 in Greenville, AL, USA

Died: 7/29/2018 in Pensacola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-14 | Final Game: 1967-06-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 189 lbs

Full name: Johnny Joe Lewis

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Biography

Johnny Lewis, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1967. Primarily serving as a position player, Lewis played in 266 games throughout his career, contributing with 175 hits, 22 home runs, and 74 RBIs. His batting average stood at .227, and he showcased his speed on the bases with a total of 8 stolen bases. Lewis's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of players and the evolving dynamics of the game. While he may not have been a perennial star, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he navigated the challenges of playing in an era that was seeing the emergence of more athletic and specialized players. Throughout his time in the league, Lewis demonstrated a blend of power and speed, making him a valuable asset to his teams. He retired on June 11, 1967, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
266 771 97 175 24 6 22 74 8 95 194 0.227 0.313 0.359 0.672 290.7

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.681 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
1964 STL NL 40 94 10 22 2 2 2 7 2 13 23 0.234 .250 (-7%) .312 (+4%) .377 (-4%) .690 (-1%) 2.9
1965 NYN NL 148 477 64 117 15 3 15 45 4 59 117 0.245 .245 (avg) .310 (+7%) .371 (+3%) .682 (+5%) 574.9
1966 NYN NL 65 166 21 32 6 1 5 20 2 21 43 0.193 .248 (-22%) .309 (-9%) .376 (-12%) .685 (-11%) -287.1
1967 NYN NL 13 34 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 2 11 0.118 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 237 204 402 20 10 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 SLN OF 36 28 53 3 2 1
1965 NYN OF 142 126 257 14 7 3
1966 NYN OF 49 43 77 2 1 1
1967 NYN OF 10 7 15 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 15
Center Field 57
Right Field 175