Bob Johnson (catcher) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bob Johnson |
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| Born: July 31, 1959 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| September 1, 1981, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| October 1, 1983, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| Batting average | .197 | ||
| Runs | 24 | ||
| Hits | 49 | ||
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Bobby Earl Johnson, born on July 31, 1959, is a former American baseball player. He played as a Catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). MLB is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada. Bobby played for three seasons with the Texas Rangers.
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Bobby Johnson's Baseball Journey
Bobby Johnson was picked by the Texas Rangers in the 9th round of the 1977 amateur draft. This means the Rangers chose him to join their team from a group of young players. He started his professional career in 1977. His first team was the Gulf Coast Rangers, a Rookie league team. Rookie league is one of the first steps for new players in professional baseball.
Bobby played for different teams in the minor leagues. These are teams where players develop their skills before reaching the major leagues. He played his last professional season in 1985. He played for the Fort Lauderdale Yankees and the Columbus Clippers that year.
Early Life and Family
Bobby Johnson went to Kimball High School in Dallas, Texas. He is related to a very famous baseball player. His uncle is Ernie Banks, who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ernie Banks was a fantastic infielder for the Chicago Cubs.
Playing in the Big Leagues
Bobby Johnson made his Major League Baseball debut in 1981. He played for the Texas Rangers. He played for the Rangers for three seasons, from 1981 to 1983. As a catcher, his job was to catch pitches and help guide the game from behind home plate.
A Memorable Moment
On April 29, 1983, Bobby Johnson had a special moment in his career. He hit a 3-run home run against the New York Yankees. A home run is when a player hits the ball out of the field, allowing them and any runners on base to score. This hit helped the Rangers win the game 8–3.
