Ben Johnson
Born: 6/18/1981 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-06-26 | Final Game: 2007-06-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Benjamin Joseph Johnson
Biography
Ben Johnson, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007. During his brief career, Johnson appeared in 98 games, showcasing his abilities primarily as an outfielder. He recorded a total of 51 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 26 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .23. In addition to his offensive contributions, he demonstrated speed on the base paths, accumulating 3 stolen bases.
Johnson's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, marked by the shift from the steroid era, which had a profound impact on player performance and statistics. Though he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Johnson's tenacity and contributions to his teams were notable. His journey through the league reflects the challenges many players face in carving out a place in the highly competitive world of professional baseball. After his last game on June 10, 2007, Johnson retired, leaving behind a legacy as a player who exemplified the dedication required to succeed at the highest level.
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 | 0.230 | 0.313 | 0.414 | 0.728 | 0.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 31 | 75 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 23 | 0.213 | 21.8 |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 58 | 120 | 19 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 36 | 0.250 | -21.3 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 9 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SDN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 81 | 55 | 158 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SDN | OF | 29 | 20 | 51 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | SDN | OF | 43 | 28 | 88 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | NYN | OF | 9 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 | ||