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Cliff Johnson

Designated Hitter2 seasons1981–1982

Biography

Cliff Johnson was a Major League Baseball designated hitter, born July 22, 1947 in San Antonio, TX. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 4" and 225 pounds, Cliff Johnson debuted on September 13, 1972 and last played on September 30, 1986.

Over 1369 major-league games, Cliff Johnson batted .258 with 1016 hits, 196 home runs, and 699 RBI in 3945 at-bats.

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

Born

July 22, 1947

Birthplace

San Antonio, TX

Position

Designated Hitter

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 4", 225 lb

MLB Debut

September 13, 1972

Final Game

September 30, 1986

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1369 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
1369	3945	539	1016	188	10	196	699	568	719	.258	.355	.459	.814

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1972	Houston Astros	5	4	1	0	0	.250
1973	Houston Astros	7	20	6	2	6	.300
1974	Houston Astros	83	171	39	10	29	.228
1975	Houston Astros	122	340	94	20	65	.276
1976	Houston Astros	108	318	72	10	49	.226
1977	Houston Astros	51	144	43	10	23	.299
1977	New York Yankees	56	142	42	12	31	.296
1977	?	107	286	85	22	54	.297
1978	New York Yankees	76	174	32	6	19	.184
1979	New York Yankees	28	64	17	2	6	.266
1979	Cleveland Indians	72	240	65	18	61	.271
1979	?	100	304	82	20	67	.270
1980	Cleveland Indians	54	174	40	6	28	.230
1980	Chicago Cubs	68	196	46	10	34	.235
1980	?	122	370	86	16	62	.232
1981	Oakland Athletics	84	273	71	17	59	.260
1982	Oakland Athletics	73	214	51	7	31	.238
1983	Toronto Blue Jays	142	407	108	22	76	.265
1984	Toronto Blue Jays	127	359	109	16	61	.304
1985	Texas Rangers	82	296	76	12	56	.257
1985	Toronto Blue Jays	24	73	20	1	10	.274
1985	?	106	369	96	13	66	.260
1986	Toronto Blue Jays	107	336	84	15	55	.250

Season-by-Season

1982Oakland AthleticsDesignated Hitter 1981Oakland AthleticsDesignated Hitter

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Cliff Johnson appears across the 1981 and 1982 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Cliff Johnson played 157 games with 122 hits and 90 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Cliff Johnson.

Rickey Henderson Dwayne Murphy Mike Norris Rick Langford Steve McCatty Wayne Gross Mike Davis Jeff Newman

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Cliff Johnson play?

Cliff Johnson was a designated hitter who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Cliff Johnson play for the Athletics?

Cliff Johnson appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1981 and 1982.

Where was Cliff Johnson born?

Cliff Johnson was born on July 22, 1947 in San Antonio, TX.

What were Cliff Johnson's MLB career stats?

Over 1369 MLB games, Cliff Johnson hit .258 with 1016 hits, 196 home runs, and 699 RBI.

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