Tony Johnson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1982)
Tony Johnson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982 for the Montreal Expos and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 2 seasons. In 72 career games, he hit .232 with 23 hits, 3 home runs, and 14 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
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-09-27
- Last Game
- 1982-10-03
Full name: Anthony Clair Johnson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 99 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 26 | .232 | .306 | .364 | .670 | -77 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .364 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .670 vs. league average .703 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MON | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | TOR | AL | 70 | 98 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 26 | .235 | .261 (-10%) | .324 (-5%) | .388 (-5%) | .712 (-5%) | -76.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 72 | 99 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 26 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -77 | ||
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 (72 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 35 | 45 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 4 | .178 |
| Away | 37 | 54 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 10 | .278 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-03 | TOR | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-10-01 | TOR | SEA | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982-09-29 | TOR | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-28 | TOR | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982-09-24 | TOR | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-16 | TOR | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-12 | TOR | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-10 | TOR | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982-09-08 | TOR | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-06 | TOR | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 26 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 27 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeMoyne-Owen College | Memphis | TN | 1977 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis | TN | 1975, 1976 |
Tony Johnson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tony Johnson debuted on September 27, 1981 and played a final game on October 3, 1982. Club by club, the record runs the Montreal Expos (1981) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1982). The bio lists Johnson as an outfielder who both batted and threw right-handed. Johnson is listed at 6'3" and 195 pounds. Johnson was born on June 23, 1956, in Memphis, TN, USA. Johnson's full given name, per the bio, is Anthony Clair Johnson.
Johnson's career batting table shows 72 games, 99 at bats and 23 hits, a .232 average; the totals also include 3 homers and 14 RBI. Reaching base at a .306 clip and slugging .364, Johnson finished with a .670 OPS. Set against a .259 league average for the same years, Johnson's .232 average sits 10.3% below it. 1982 produced Johnson's most hits, 23 of them for the Toronto Blue Jays. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .235 in 1982, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Johnson
- What years did Tony Johnson play?
- Tony Johnson played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982.
- Was Tony Johnson a pitcher?
- No. Tony Johnson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tony Johnson hit?
- Tony Johnson hit 3 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What was Tony Johnson's career batting average?
- Tony Johnson batted .232 over his career, with 23 hits in 99 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tony Johnson have?
- Tony Johnson drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Tony Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.