Johnny Logan, baseball player, 1951-1963

Johnny Logan

Born: 3/23/1926 in Endicott, NY, USA

Died: 8/9/2013 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-17 | Final Game: 1963-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Logan

Biography

Johnny Logan was a prominent Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1951 to 1963. Born in 1926, Logan established himself as a skilled position player, primarily serving as a shortstop. Over the course of 1,503 games, he recorded 1,407 hits, including 93 home runs and 547 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .268. His performance on the field earned him recognition as a four-time All-Star, underscoring his status as one of the standout players of his era. Logan played during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Known for his solid defensive capabilities and ability to contribute offensively, he was a key figure on the teams he played for, particularly the Milwaukee Braves, where he became a mainstay in the infield. With 19 stolen bases to his name, Logan also showcased his speed and base-running acumen, enhancing his overall contribution to the game. His legacy remains significant, reflecting the evolution of baseball during the 1950s and early 1960s, a time of great change and excitement in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1503 5244 651 1407 216 41 93 547 19 451 472 0.268 0.330 0.378 0.708 -1141.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 52 8 8 3 0 1 4 5 10 0.154

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1958 WS ML1 7 25 3 3 2 0 0 2 2 4 0.120
1957 WS ML1 7 27 5 5 1 0 1 2 3 6 0.185

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 30 21 19 50 1 8
SS 1380 1042 2612 4397 256 894

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 30
Shortstop 1380

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1957 Most Valuable Player NL 25th 1.0 336 0
1956 Most Valuable Player NL 30th 1.0 336 0
1955 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 24.0 336 0
1954 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 9.0 336 0
1953 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 3.0 336 0
1952 Most Valuable Player NL 36th 3.0 336 0