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Jay Johnstone

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Biography

Jay Johnstone was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born November 20, 1945 in Manchester, CT. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 1" and 175 pounds, Jay Johnstone debuted on July 30, 1966 and last played on October 6, 1985.

Over 1748 major-league games, Jay Johnstone batted .267 with 1254 hits, 102 home runs, and 531 RBI in 4703 at-bats.

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

Born
November 20, 1945
Birthplace
Manchester, CT
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Height / Weight
6' 1", 175 lb
MLB Debut
July 30, 1966
Final Game
October 6, 1985
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1748 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
17484703578125421538102531429632.267.329.394.723
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1966California Angels6125467317.264
1967California Angels7923048210.209
1968California Angels411153003.261
1969California Angels1485401461059.270
1970California Angels119320761139.238
1971Chicago White Sox1243881011640.260
1972Chicago White Sox11326149417.188
1973Oakland Athletics2328303.107
1974Philadelphia Phillies6420059630.295
1975Philadelphia Phillies122350115754.329
1976Philadelphia Phillies129440140553.318
1977Philadelphia Phillies1123631031559.284
1978Philadelphia Phillies35561004.179
1978New York Yankees36651716.262
1978?7112127110.223
1979New York Yankees23481017.208
1979San Diego Padres7520159032.294
1979?9824969139.277
1980Los Angeles Dodgers10925177220.307
1981Los Angeles Dodgers61831736.205
1982Los Angeles Dodgers2113102.077
1982Chicago Cubs98269671043.249
1982?119282681045.241
1983Chicago Cubs8614036622.257
1984Chicago Cubs52732103.288
1985Los Angeles Dodgers1715202.133

Season-by-Season

1973Oakland AthleticsOutfield

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Jay Johnstone appears across the 1973 season (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Jay Johnstone played 23 games with 3 hits and 3 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Jay Johnstone.

Bert CampanerisBlue Moon OdomDick GreenJoe RudiPaul LindbladSal BandoCatfish HunterReggie Jackson

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Jay Johnstone play?
Jay Johnstone was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Jay Johnstone play for the Athletics?
Jay Johnstone appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1973.
Where was Jay Johnstone born?
Jay Johnstone was born on November 20, 1945 in Manchester, CT.
What were Jay Johnstone's MLB career stats?
Over 1748 MLB games, Jay Johnstone hit .267 with 1254 hits, 102 home runs, and 531 RBI.

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