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Athletics Franchise · 1961–1974

Deron Johnson

First Base, Designated Hitter4 seasons1961–1974

Biography

Deron Johnson was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born July 17, 1938 in San Diego, CA. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 2" and 205 pounds, Deron Johnson debuted on September 20, 1960 and last played on May 28, 1976.

Over 1765 major-league games, Deron Johnson batted .244 with 1447 hits, 245 home runs, and 923 RBI in 5941 at-bats.

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

Born
July 17, 1938
Birthplace
San Diego, CA
Position
First Base
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 2", 205 lb
MLB Debut
September 20, 1960
Final Game
May 28, 1976
Seasons with A's
4

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1765 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
176559417061447247332459235841318.244.310.420.730
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1960New York Yankees64200.500
1961New York Yankees1319202.105
1961Kansas City Athletics8328361842.216
1961?9630263844.209
1962Kansas City Athletics1719200.105
1964Cincinnati Reds1404771302179.273
1965Cincinnati Reds15961617732130.287
1966Cincinnati Reds1425051302481.257
1967Cincinnati Reds108361811353.224
1968Atlanta Braves12734271833.208
1969Philadelphia Phillies1384751211780.255
1970Philadelphia Phillies1595741472793.256
1971Philadelphia Phillies1585821543495.265
1972Philadelphia Phillies9623049931.213
1973Philadelphia Phillies1236615.167
1973Oakland Athletics1314641141981.246
1973?1435001202086.240
1974Oakland Athletics5017434723.195
1974Milwaukee Brewers4915223618.151
1974Boston Red Sox1125302.120
1974?110351601343.171
1975Chicago White Sox1485551291872.232
1975Boston Red Sox310613.600
1975?1515651351975.239
1976Boston Red Sox1538500.132

Season-by-Season

1974Oakland AthleticsDesignated Hitter1973Oakland AthleticsDesignated Hitter1962Kansas City AthleticsFirst Base1961Kansas City AthleticsFirst Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Deron Johnson appears across the 1961-1962, 1973-1974 seasons (Kansas City Athletics and Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Deron Johnson played 281 games with 211 hits and 146 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Franchise Eras

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

Kansas City Athletics1961–19622 seasonsOakland Athletics1973–19742 seasons

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Deron Johnson.

Bert CampanerisBlue Moon OdomDick GreenJoe RudiPaul LindbladSal BandoCatfish HunterReggie Jackson

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Deron Johnson play?
Deron Johnson was a first baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Deron Johnson play for the Athletics?
Deron Johnson appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1961-1962, 1973-1974.
Where was Deron Johnson born?
Deron Johnson was born on July 17, 1938 in San Diego, CA.
What were Deron Johnson's MLB career stats?
Over 1765 MLB games, Deron Johnson hit .244 with 1447 hits, 245 home runs, and 923 RBI.

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