Johnny Logan, baseball player, 1951-1963

Johnny Logan

Born: 3/23/1926 in Endicott, NY, USA

Died: 8/9/2013 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-17 | Final Game: 1963-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Logan

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Biography

Johnny Logan was a prominent Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1951 to 1963. Born in 1926, Logan established himself as a skilled position player, primarily serving as a shortstop. Over the course of 1,503 games, he recorded 1,407 hits, including 93 home runs and 547 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .268. His performance on the field earned him recognition as a four-time All-Star, underscoring his status as one of the standout players of his era. Logan played during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Known for his solid defensive capabilities and ability to contribute offensively, he was a key figure on the teams he played for, particularly the Milwaukee Braves, where he became a mainstay in the infield. With 19 stolen bases to his name, Logan also showcased his speed and base-running acumen, enhancing his overall contribution to the game. His legacy remains significant, reflecting the evolution of baseball during the 1950s and early 1960s, a time of great change and excitement in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1503 5244 651 1407 216 41 93 547 19 451 472 0.268 0.330 0.378 0.708 -1141.2

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.716 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
1951 BSN NL 62 169 14 37 7 1 0 16 0 18 13 0.219 .260 (-16%) .336 (-11%) .385 (-29%) .721 (-21%) -622.0
1952 BSN NL 117 456 56 129 21 3 4 42 1 31 33 0.283 .252 (+12%) .326 (+2%) .369 (avg) .696 (+1%) 39.7
1953 ATL NL 150 611 100 167 27 8 11 73 2 41 33 0.273 .264 (+3%) .335 (-3%) .397 (avg) .733 (-1%) -263.1
1954 ATL NL 154 560 66 154 17 7 8 66 2 51 51 0.275 .261 (+5%) .333 (+2%) .390 (-4%) .723 (-2%) -159.2
1955 ATL NL 154 595 95 177 37 5 13 83 3 58 58 0.297 .258 (+15%) .332 (+8%) .393 (+12%) .726 (+10%) 1244.6
1956 ATL NL 148 545 69 153 27 5 15 46 3 46 49 0.281 .258 (+9%) .331 (+3%) .397 (+9%) .728 (+6%) 592.9
1957 ATL NL 129 494 59 135 19 7 10 49 5 31 49 0.273 .257 (+6%) .323 (-2%) .391 (+2%) .715 (+1%) -31.0
1958 ATL NL 145 530 54 120 20 0 11 53 1 40 57 0.226 .257 (-12%) .324 (-12%) .394 (-17%) .719 (-15%) -1583.4
1959 ATL NL 138 470 59 137 17 0 13 50 1 57 45 0.291 .256 (+14%) .323 (+14%) .392 (+5%) .715 (+9%) 1017.2
1960 ATL NL 136 482 52 118 14 4 7 42 1 43 40 0.245 .255 (-4%) .323 (-5%) .387 (-14%) .711 (-10%) -876.8
1961 ATL NL 18 19 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1961 PIT NL 27 52 5 12 4 0 0 5 0 4 8 0.231 .258 (-11%) .328 (-13%) .399 (-23%) .727 (-18%) 0.0
1962 PIT NL 44 80 7 24 3 0 1 12 0 7 6 0.300 .257 (+16%) .326 (+7%) .393 (-5%) .719 (+1%) 7.1
1963 PIT NL 81 181 15 42 2 1 0 9 0 23 27 0.232 .246 (-6%) .308 (+5%) .371 (-32%) .680 (-15%) -344.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 52 8 8 3 0 1 4 5 10 0.154

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1958 WS ML1 7 25 3 3 2 0 0 2 2 4 0.120
1957 WS ML1 7 27 5 5 1 0 1 2 3 6 0.185

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 30 21 19 50 1 8
SS 1380 1042 2612 4397 256 894

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 BSN SS 58 0 98 155 11 31
1952 BSN SS 117 0 247 385 18 81
1953 ML1 SS 150 0 295 481 20 104
1954 ML1 SS 154 154 324 489 26 104
1955 ML1 SS 154 154 268 511 30 100
1956 ML1 SS 148 147 266 467 24 94
1957 ML1 SS 129 125 263 440 29 94
1958 ML1 SS 144 142 273 481 32 99
1959 ML1 SS 138 137 260 431 18 78
1960 ML1 SS 136 134 235 417 30 77
1961 ML1 SS 2 1 0 3 0 1
1961 PIT 3B 7 3 3 11 0 2
1961 PIT SS 6 5 9 15 1 3
1962 PIT 3B 19 15 13 35 1 5
1963 PIT 3B 4 3 3 4 0 1
1963 PIT SS 44 43 74 122 17 28

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 30
Shortstop 1380

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1957 Most Valuable Player NL 25th 1.0 336 0
1956 Most Valuable Player NL 30th 1.0 336 0
1955 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 24.0 336 0
1954 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 9.0 336 0
1953 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 3.0 336 0
1952 Most Valuable Player NL 36th 3.0 336 0