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Athletics Franchise · 1958–1961

Ken Johnson

Pitcher4 seasons1958–1961

Biography

Ken Johnson was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born June 16, 1933 in West Palm Beach, FL. A right-handed pitcher listed at 6' 4" and 210 pounds, Ken Johnson debuted on September 13, 1958 and last played on April 18, 1970.

Across 334 big-league appearances, Ken Johnson went 91-106 with a 3.46 ERA, 1042 strikeouts, and 1737.1 innings pitched.

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

Born
June 16, 1933
Birthplace
West Palm Beach, FL
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 4", 210 lb
MLB Debut
September 13, 1958
Final Game
April 18, 1970
Seasons with A's
4

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 334 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
911063.4633423191737.110424131.20
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1958Kansas City Athletics0027.002.11
1959Kansas City Athletics114.0911.08
1960Kansas City Athletics5104.26120.183
1961Kansas City Athletics0410.619.14
1961Cincinnati Reds623.2583.042
1961?664.0092.146
1962Houston Colt 45's7163.84197.0178
1963Houston Colt 45's11172.65224.0148
1964Houston Colt 45's11163.63218.0117
1965Houston Astros324.1851.228
1965Milwaukee Braves1383.21179.2123
1965?16103.42231.1151
1966Atlanta Braves1483.30215.2105
1967Atlanta Braves1392.74210.185
1968Atlanta Braves583.47135.057
1969Atlanta Braves014.9729.020
1969New York Yankees123.4626.021
1969Chicago Cubs122.8419.018
1969?253.8974.059
1970Montreal Expos007.506.04

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Ken Johnson appears across the 1958-1961 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Ken Johnson pitched in 52 games with 96 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Ken Johnson.

Ray HerbertBill TuttleBud DaleyLou KlimchockJerry LumpeBob CervNed GarverHarry Chiti

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Ken Johnson play?
Ken Johnson was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Ken Johnson play for the Athletics?
Ken Johnson appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1958-1961.
Where was Ken Johnson born?
Ken Johnson was born on June 16, 1933 in West Palm Beach, FL.
What were Ken Johnson's MLB career stats?
Over 334 games from 1958, Ken Johnson went 91-106 with a 3.46 ERA and 1042 strikeouts.

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