Bob Johnson

Bob Johnson was a 5-foot-10, 175-pound shortstop who batted right and threw right. He played for the Athletics in Kansas City and Oakland in 3 seasons between 1960 and 1970.

Shortstop, First Base3 seasons1960–1970

Not to be confused with Bob Johnson (b. 1905), outfield, A's 1933-1942. See every A's player named Bob Johnson.

Biography

Bob Johnson was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born March 4, 1936 in Omaha, NE. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 10" and 175 pounds, Bob Johnson debuted on April 19, 1960 and last played on June 20, 1970.

Over 874 major-league games, Bob Johnson batted .272 with 628 hits, 44 home runs, and 230 RBI in 2307 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

March 4, 1936

Birthplace

Omaha, NE

Position

Shortstop

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 10", 175 lb

MLB Debut

April 19, 1960

Final Game

June 20, 1970

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 874 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
874	2307	254	628	88	11	44	230	156	291	.272	.320	.377	.697

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1960	Kansas City Athletics	76	146	30	1	9	.205
1961	Washington Senators	61	224	66	6	28	.295
1962	Washington Senators	135	466	134	12	43	.288
1963	Baltimore Orioles	82	254	75	8	32	.295
1964	Baltimore Orioles	93	210	52	3	29	.248
1965	Baltimore Orioles	87	273	66	5	27	.242
1966	Baltimore Orioles	71	157	34	1	10	.217
1967	Baltimore Orioles	4	3	1	0	0	.333
1967	New York Mets	90	230	80	5	27	.348
1967	?	94	233	81	5	27	.348
1968	Cincinnati Reds	16	15	4	0	1	.267
1968	Atlanta Braves	59	187	49	0	11	.262
1968	?	75	202	53	0	12	.262
1969	St. Louis Cardinals	19	29	6	1	2	.207
1969	Oakland Athletics	51	67	23	1	9	.343
1969	?	70	96	29	2	11	.302
1970	Oakland Athletics	30	46	8	1	2	.174

Season-by-Season

1970Oakland AthleticsFirst Base 1969Oakland AthleticsFirst Base 1960Kansas City AthleticsShortstop

With the Athletics

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

In an Athletics uniform, Bob Johnson played 157 games with 61 hits and 20 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Franchise Eras

Bob Johnson suited up across 2 chapters of the franchise's move from Philadelphia toward Las Vegas.

Kansas City Athletics19601 season Oakland Athletics1969–19702 seasons

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Bob Johnson.

Bert Campaneris Blue Moon Odom Dick Green Joe Rudi Paul Lindblad Sal Bando Catfish Hunter Reggie Jackson

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Bob Johnson?

Bob Johnson is listed at 5 feet 10 inches (5' 10") tall and 175 pounds, according to MLB player records.

How much did Bob Johnson weigh?

Bob Johnson's listed playing weight was 175 pounds in MLB player records, at a height of 5' 10".

What position did Bob Johnson play?

Bob Johnson was a shortstop 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 1960, 1969-1970.

Where was Bob Johnson born?

Bob Johnson was born on March 4, 1936 in Omaha, NE.

What were Bob Johnson's MLB career stats?

Over 874 MLB games, Bob Johnson hit .272 with 628 hits, 44 home runs, and 230 RBI.

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