Johnny Jeter
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1974)
Johnny Jeter was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. In 336 career games, he hit .244 with 213 hits, 18 home runs, and 69 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Died
- 1/16/2024 in Shreveport, LA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1969-06-14
- Last Game
- 1974-09-14
Full name: John Jeter
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336 | 873 | 108 | 213 | 27 | 10 | 18 | 69 | 28 | 46 | 237 | .244 | .283 | .360 | .643 | -1,227 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .283 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Career SLG .360 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .643 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | PIT | NL | 28 | 29 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 15 | .310 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | PIT | NL | 85 | 126 | 27 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 34 | .238 | .253 (-6%) | .325 (-4%) | .385 (-11%) | .711 (-8%) | -144.5 |
| 1971 | SDN | NL | 18 | 75 | 8 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | .320 | .249 (+28%) | .316 (+7%) | .365 (+13%) | .682 (+10%) | 100.6 |
| 1972 | SDN | NL | 110 | 326 | 25 | 72 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 92 | .221 | .243 (-9%) | .310 (-14%) | .353 (-11%) | .664 (-12%) | -632.4 |
| 1973 | CHA | AL | 89 | 300 | 38 | 72 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 4 | 9 | 74 | .240 | .256 (-7%) | .325 (-20%) | .378 (+1%) | .703 (-9%) | -550.7 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 6 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .353 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 336 | 873 | 108 | 213 | 27 | 10 | 18 | 69 | 28 | 46 | 237 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -1,227 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (336 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 171 | 422 | 48 | 98 | 5 | 29 | .232 |
| Away | 165 | 451 | 60 | 115 | 13 | 40 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-09-14 | CLE | BAL | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1974-09-13 | CLE | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-12 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-10 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974-09-07 | CLE | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1974-09-06 | CLE | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-09-29 | CHW | OAK | L | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-28 | CHW | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973-09-26 | CHW | KCR | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973-09-25 | CHW | KCR | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 78 |
| Center Field | 147 |
| Right Field | 43 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling State University | Grambling | LA | 1963, 1964 |
Johnny Jeter: the record in brief
The profile opens with Johnny Jeter's first major league game on June 14, 1969; the last one listed came on September 14, 1974. The team column moves through the Pittsburgh Pirates (1969 through 1970), the San Diego Padres (1971 to 1972), the Chicago White Sox (1973), and the Cleveland Indians (1974). Born on October 24, 1944, in Shreveport, LA, USA, Jeter is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Jeter's listed size is 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds. The bio records the death on January 16, 2024, in Shreveport, LA, USA. On the record, Johnny Jeter was born John Jeter.
In 336 games and 873 at bats, Jeter batted .244 with 213 hits; the totals also include 18 home runs, 69 runs batted in, and 28 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .283 clip and slugging .360, Jeter finished with a .643 OPS. The .244 career average is close to the .252 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Jeter's .643 stands 7.0% below the league's .691. Jeter collected a career-high 72 hits in 1972. Jeter drove in a season-high 26 runs in 1973.
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnny Jeter
- What years did Johnny Jeter play?
- Johnny Jeter played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974.
- Was Johnny Jeter a pitcher?
- No. Johnny Jeter was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Johnny Jeter hit?
- Johnny Jeter hit 18 career home runs with 213 hits.
- What was Johnny Jeter's career batting average?
- Johnny Jeter batted .244 over his career, with 213 hits in 873 at bats.
- How many RBI did Johnny Jeter have?
- Johnny Jeter drove in 69 runs in his career.
- Is Johnny Jeter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Johnny Jeter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.