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Athletics Franchise · 1933–1970

Bob Johnson

Outfield, Shortstop, First Base13 seasons1933–1970

Biography

Bob Johnson was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born November 26, 1905 in Pryor, OK. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 180 pounds, Bob Johnson debuted on April 12, 1933 and last played on September 23, 1945.

Over 1863 major-league games, Bob Johnson batted .296 with 2051 hits, 288 home runs, and 1283 RBI in 6920 at-bats.

Every one of Bob's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
November 26, 1905
Birthplace
Pryor, OK
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 0", 180 lb
MLB Debut
April 12, 1933
Final Game
September 23, 1945
Seasons with A's
13

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1863 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
18636920123920513969528812831075851.296.393.506.899
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1933Philadelphia Athletics1425351552193.290
1934Philadelphia Athletics1415471683492.307
1935Philadelphia Athletics14758217428109.299
1936Philadelphia Athletics15356616525121.292
1937Philadelphia Athletics13847714625108.306
1938Philadelphia Athletics15256317630113.313
1939Philadelphia Athletics15054418423114.338
1940Philadelphia Athletics13851213731103.268
1941Philadelphia Athletics14955215222107.275
1942Philadelphia Athletics1495501601380.291
1943Washington Senators117438116763.265
1944Boston Red Sox14452517017106.324
1945Boston Red Sox1435291481274.280

Season-by-Season

1970Oakland AthleticsFirst Base1969Oakland AthleticsFirst Base1960Kansas City AthleticsShortstop1942Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield1941Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield1940Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield1939Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield1938Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield1937Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield1936Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield1935Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield1934Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield1933Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Bob Johnson appears across the 1933-1942, 1960, 1969-1970 seasons (Kansas City Athletics and Oakland Athletics and Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Bob Johnson played 1459 games with 1617 hits and 1040 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Franchise Eras

Bob Johnson suited up across 3 chapters of the franchise's move from Philadelphia toward Las Vegas.

Philadelphia Athletics1933–194210 seasonsKansas City Athletics19601 seasonOakland Athletics1969–19702 seasons

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Bob Johnson.

Frankie HayesWally MosesLou FinneyHal WagnerBuck RossChubby DeanGeorge CasterDick Siebert

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Bob Johnson play?
Bob Johnson was an outfielder who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Bob Johnson play for the Athletics?
Bob Johnson appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1933-1942, 1960, 1969-1970.
Where was Bob Johnson born?
Bob Johnson was born on November 26, 1905 in Pryor, OK.
What were Bob Johnson's MLB career stats?
Over 1863 MLB games, Bob Johnson hit .296 with 2051 hits, 288 home runs, and 1283 RBI.

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