Ron Johnson
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1984)
Ron Johnson was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1984 for the Kansas City Royals and the Montreal Expos, a span of 3 seasons. In 22 career games, he hit .261 with 12 hits and 2 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- Died
- 1/26/2021 in Murfreesboro, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-12
- Last Game
- 1984-06-22
Full name: Ronald David Johnson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 46 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | .261 | .358 | .304 | .663 | 0 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .358 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.
Career SLG .304 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.
Career OPS .663 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 6.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | KCA | AL | 8 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | KCA | AL | 9 | 27 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | MON | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 22 | 46 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .240 |
| Away | 10 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-22 | WSN | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-15 | WSN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-06-12 | WSN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-09 | WSN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-08 | WSN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-10-02 | KCR | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-22 | KCR | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-09-21 | KCR | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983-09-20 | KCR | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-19 | KCR | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| First Base | 16 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | CA | 1976 |
| California State University Fresno | Fresno | CA | 1977, 1978 |
Ron Johnson: the record in brief
Ron Johnson played a first major league game on September 12, 1982 and a last one on June 22, 1984. The team column moves through the Kansas City Royals (1982 to 1983) and the Montreal Expos (1984). Johnson, born on March 23, 1956, in Long Beach, CA, USA, is listed as a first baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 215 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Johnson's death is recorded on January 26, 2021, in Murfreesboro, TN, USA. Ron Johnson was the playing name; the full given name is Ronald David.
In 22 games and 46 at bats, Johnson batted .261 with 12 hits, along with 2 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .358 and the slugging percentage .304, for an OPS of .663. Johnson hit .261 while the league hit .261 over the same span, a figure close to average. The highest hit total in a season was 7, in 1983.
The position table credits Johnson with 16 games at first base and also lists 2 at catcher and 1 at right field. Fielding at first base produced 107 putouts and 5 assists against 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Johnson
- What years did Ron Johnson play?
- Ron Johnson played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1984.
- Was Ron Johnson a pitcher?
- No. Ron Johnson was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ron Johnson hit?
- Ron Johnson hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What was Ron Johnson's career batting average?
- Ron Johnson batted .261 over his career, with 12 hits in 46 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ron Johnson have?
- Ron Johnson drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Ron Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ron Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.