Bob Johnson (catcher) explained

Bob Johnson
Position:Catcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:31 July 1959
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 1
Debutteam:Texas Rangers
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:October 1
Finalteam:Texas Rangers
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.197
Stat2label:Runs
Stat2value:24
Stat3label:Hits
Stat3value:49
Teams:

Bobby Earl Johnson (born July 31, 1959) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Texas Rangers. He was drafted by the Rangers in the 9th round of the amateur draft. Johnson played his first professional season with their Rookie league Gulf Coast Rangers in, and his last season with the New York Yankees' Class A-Advanced Fort Lauderdale Yankees and Triple-A Columbus Clippers in .

A graduate of Kimball High School in Dallas,[1] Johnson is the nephew of Hall of Fame infielder Ernie Banks.

On April 29, 1983, Johnson hit a 3-run home run against the New York Yankees in an 8–3 win.

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Notes and References

  1. "Extra Innings." The Dallas Morning News, 20 June 1977.