Wallace Johnson
Born: 12/25/1956 in Gary, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-09-08 | Final Game: 1990-08-03
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 173 lbs
Full name: Wallace Darnell Johnson
Biography
Wallace Johnson was an American professional baseball player born in 1956, whose career spanned from 1981 until 1990. Primarily playing as a position player, Johnson appeared in 428 games over his nine-season tenure in Major League Baseball. His playing style was characterized by versatility and speed on the bases, evidenced by his 19 stolen bases throughout his career. Johnson contributed to his teams with a batting average of .255, accumulating 145 hits, 5 home runs, and 59 RBIs.
Johnson played during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was entering a new era of offensive production and athleticism. While he may not have been among the league's most heralded stars, his steady presence and ability to perform in a variety of roles made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Despite the challenges of competing during an era that saw the rise of power hitters and increased focus on offensive metrics, Johnson's contributions on the field remain a noteworthy element of his legacy in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428 | 569 | 52 | 145 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 59 | 19 | 52 | 58 | 0.255 | 0.316 | 0.332 | 0.648 | -715.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | WSN | NL | 11 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | WSN | NL | 36 | 57 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0.193 | -260.2 |
| 1983 | WSN | NL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | WSN | NL | 17 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | WSN | NL | 61 | 127 | 13 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 0.283 | -160.5 |
| 1987 | WSN | NL | 75 | 85 | 7 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0.247 | -246.3 |
| 1988 | WSN | NL | 86 | 94 | 7 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 0.309 | 225.4 |
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 85 | 114 | 9 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0.272 | -76.6 |
| 1990 | WSN | NL | 47 | 49 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 0.163 | -196.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NEDIV | MON | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 78 | 55 | 548 | 37 | 10 | 40 |
| 2B | 16 | 11 | 26 | 23 | 2 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MON | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | MON | 2B | 13 | 10 | 22 | 18 | 2 | 4 |
| 1983 | SFN | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | MON | 1B | 4 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 1986 | MON | 1B | 27 | 21 | 204 | 17 | 2 | 15 |
| 1987 | MON | 1B | 9 | 7 | 68 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 1988 | MON | 1B | 13 | 8 | 80 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 1988 | MON | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | MON | 1B | 18 | 13 | 130 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
| 1990 | MON | 1B | 7 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 78 |
| Second Base | 16 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MON | NL | $295,000 |
| 1989 | MON | NL | $177,000 |
| 1988 | MON | NL | $100,000 |
| 1987 | MON | NL | $62,500 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | $65,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $699,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute | IN | 1977, 1978, 1979 |