Ben Johnson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2007)
Ben Johnson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007 for the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets, a span of 3 seasons. In 98 career games, he hit .230 with 51 hits, 7 home runs, and 26 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3.
- 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" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-06-26
- Last Game
- 2007-06-10
Full name: Benjamin Joseph Johnson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 222 | 31 | 51 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 3 | 27 | 70 | .230 | .313 | .414 | .728 | 3 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career SLG .414 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .728 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SDN | NL | 31 | 75 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 23 | .213 | .264 (-19%) | .330 (-6%) | .418 (+11%) | .749 (+4%) | 21.8 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | 58 | 120 | 19 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 36 | .250 | .269 (-7%) | .336 (-1%) | .431 (-2%) | .768 (-1%) | -19.2 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 9 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 98 | 222 | 31 | 51 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 3 | 27 | 70 | .230 | — | — | — | — | 3 | ||
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 (98 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 58 | 138 | 15 | 30 | 5 | 16 | .217 |
| Away | 40 | 84 | 16 | 21 | 2 | 10 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-10 | NYN | DET | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-06-09 | NYN | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-06-07 | NYN | PHI | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-06-05 | NYN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-03 | NYN | AZ | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-06-02 | NYN | AZ | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007-06-01 | NYN | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-05-31 | NYN | SFG | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-05-29 | NYN | SFG | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-30 | SDP | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 40 |
| Center Field | 26 |
| Right Field | 19 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SDN | NL | $327,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $327,500 | ||
Ben Johnson: the record in brief
June 26, 2005 and June 10, 2007 bracket Ben Johnson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Johnson's seasons break down as the San Diego Padres (2005 to 2006) and the New York Mets (2007). Born on June 18, 1981, in Memphis, TN, USA, Johnson is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 200 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Ben Johnson was the playing name; the full given name is Benjamin Joseph.
Johnson collected 51 hits in 222 at bats across 98 games, good for a .230 batting average, along with 7 homers and 26 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .313 and .414 give Johnson a career OPS of .728. Johnson's .230 average ran 14.1% below the .267 that the league posted over the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 30, in 2006. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 2006, did not top the league's .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Johnson
- What years did Ben Johnson play?
- Ben Johnson played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007.
- Was Ben Johnson a pitcher?
- No. Ben Johnson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ben Johnson hit?
- Ben Johnson hit 7 career home runs with 51 hits.
- What was Ben Johnson's career batting average?
- Ben Johnson batted .230 over his career, with 51 hits in 222 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ben Johnson have?
- Ben Johnson drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Ben Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ben Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.