Ben Johnson (pitcher)
| Ben Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 15, 1931 Greenwood, South Carolina, U.S. | |
| Died: May 8, 2020 (aged 88) Greenwood, South Carolina, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 6, 1959, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 12, 1960, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–1 |
| Earned run average | 3.59 |
| Strikeouts | 15 |
| Teams | |
Benjamin Franklin Johnson Jr. (May 15, 1931 – May 8, 2020) was an American professional baseball pitcher who appeared in 21 games in Major League Baseball over parts of the 1959 and 1960 seasons for the Chicago Cubs. A native and lifelong resident of Greenwood, South Carolina,[1] he graduated from Greenwood High School and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.[1]
Johnson threw and batted right-handed, and was listed as 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 190 pounds (86 kg). He signed his first pro contract with the
As a major leaguer, Johnson compiled a 2–1
Ben Johnson died May 8, 2020, at his home.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Johnson, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". www.blythfuneralhome.com. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- ^ "Ben Johnson Minor Leagues Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Venezuelan Professional Baseball League statistics
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