Frank Johnson (1960s outfielder) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Frank Johnson |
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Johnson in 1971
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| Outfielder/Third baseman/First baseman | |||
| Born: July 22, 1942 El Paso, Texas, U.S. |
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| Died: May 7, 2025 (aged 82) Stockton, California |
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| September 7, 1966, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
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| June 12, 1971, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
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| Batting average | .211 | ||
| Home runs | 4 | ||
| Runs batted in | 43 | ||
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Frank Herbert Johnson (born July 22, 1942 – died May 7, 2025) was an American professional baseball player. He played mostly as an outfielder and third baseman. Frank Johnson spent six seasons with the San Francisco Giants in Major League Baseball (MLB). He batted and threw with his right hand. He was 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighed 155 pounds during his playing days.
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Frank Johnson's Baseball Journey
Starting in the Minor Leagues
Before joining the big leagues, Frank Johnson played in the minor leagues. He was a good hitter there. In four of his first seven seasons, his batting average was over .290. This means he got a hit almost three out of every ten times he tried.
Playing for the San Francisco Giants
Johnson first played for the San Francisco Giants in 1966 and 1967. He played more games in 1968, appearing in 67 matches. However, that year was known as "The Year of the Pitcher" because pitchers were very dominant. This made it hard for many batters, and Johnson's batting average was .190.
His best season in professional baseball was in 1970. He batted an amazing .353 in the Pacific Coast League, which is a high level of minor league baseball. After that, he played another 67 games for the MLB Giants. In those games, he had his best MLB batting average of .273. He also hit three home runs and brought in 31 runs. During his time with the Giants, he played alongside famous players like Willie Mays. Other young outfielders on the team included Bobby Bonds and George Foster.
Career Totals
Overall, Frank Johnson played in 192 Major League games. He got 92 hits during his time in MLB. His baseball career ended after the 1975 season.
Later Life
Frank Johnson passed away on May 7, 2025, in Stockton, California. He was 82 years old.
