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 was born on July 31, 1959. He is a former professional baseball player from the United States. Bobby played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent three seasons playing for the Texas Rangers.
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Bobby Johnson's Early Life and Baseball Start
Bobby Johnson grew up in Dallas, Texas. He went to Kimball High School. Bobby is also the nephew of Hall of Fame infielder Ernie Banks. Ernie Banks was a very famous baseball player.
Drafted by the Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers picked Bobby Johnson in the 9th round of the 1977 amateur draft. This meant they wanted him to play for their team. He started his professional baseball journey that same year.
Playing in the Minor Leagues
Bobby began his career in the Rookie league with the Gulf Coast Rangers in 1977. He played in the minor leagues for several years. His last professional season was in 1985. He played for the Fort Lauderdale Yankees and the Columbus Clippers, which were minor league teams for the New York Yankees.
Bobby Johnson's Major League Career
Bobby Johnson made his big league debut with the Texas Rangers. This happened on September 1, 1981. He played for the Rangers for three seasons. His final game in Major League Baseball was on October 1, 1983.
Memorable Moments on the Field
One exciting moment for Bobby happened on April 29, 1983. He hit a 3-run home run against the New York Yankees. This helped the Rangers win the game 8–3. A 3-run home run means he hit the ball out of the park, and three players (including himself) scored runs.
Bobby Johnson's Batting Stats
During his time in MLB, Bobby Johnson had a batting average of .197. He scored 24 runs and had 49 hits. These numbers show his performance as a hitter.
External Links
- Bobby Johnson at Baseball-Reference.com
- Bobby Johnson at Baseball-Reference.com (Minors)
- Bobby Johnson at Retrosheet
