Johnny Jeter (baseball) facts for kids

John "Johnny" Jeter (born October 24, 1944 – died January 16, 2024) was an American professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Johnny Jeter played for four different teams during his career. These teams were the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Indians. His career in the MLB lasted from 1969 to 1974.

Jeter was a student at Grambling State University before he became a professional player. He threw and batted with his right hand. He was 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 180 pounds.

Johnny Jeter's Baseball Career

Johnny Jeter played in 336 games during his time in Major League Baseball. As an outfielder, his job was to catch balls hit into the outfield. He also tried to stop runners from scoring.

Playing in the Big Leagues

Jeter started his MLB journey with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for them in 1969 and 1970. After that, he moved to the San Diego Padres for the 1971 and 1972 seasons.

In 1973, he played for the Chicago White Sox. His final MLB season was in 1974 with the Cleveland Indians. Playing for different teams is common in professional sports.

His Baseball Stats

During his career, Johnny Jeter got 213 hits. A hit means he safely reached a base after batting. He also had 27 doubles. A double is when a batter hits the ball and reaches second base.

He hit ten triples. A triple is when a batter hits the ball and reaches third base. Jeter also hit 18 home runs. A home run means he hit the ball out of the park, allowing him to run around all the bases and score a point.

Beyond the Field

Johnny Jeter was also a father. His son, Shawn Jeter, also became a professional baseball player. Shawn Jeter played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball, just like his dad.

Johnny Jeter passed away on January 16, 2024. He was 79 years old.