Wallace Johnson, baseball player, 1981-1990

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

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

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