Billy Johnson was a third baseman in pinstripes from 1943, 1946-1951. Over 9 seasons and 746 games, he posted a .276 average with 47 homers and 399 RBI. He appeared in 18 postseason games, batting .237.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 135 | 506 | 68 | 146 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 100 | 44 | 46 | 1 | .289 | .353 | .427 | .780 |
| 1948 | 130 | 456 | 59 | 134 | 21 | 6 | 12 | 65 | 44 | 30 | 0 | .294 | .361 | .445 | .806 |
| 1949 | 113 | 329 | 48 | 82 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 56 | 48 | 44 | 1 | .249 | .348 | .374 | .722 |
| 1950 | 108 | 327 | 44 | 85 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 42 | 30 | 1 | .260 | .346 | .376 | .722 |
| 1951 | 16 | 44 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .295 | .392 | .364 | .756 |
| Career | 746 | 2566 | 348 | 708 | 109 | 31 | 47 | 399 | 273 | 224 | 7 | .276 | .346 | .398 | .743 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | 20 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .300 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1947 | 7 | 26 | -- | 7 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .269 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1949 | 2 | 7 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .143 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1950 | 4 | 6 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 18 | 59 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .237 | .237 | .237 | .475 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Billy Johnson play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Billy Johnson appeared in 18 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Billy Johnson didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Billy Johnson's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Billy Johnson born?
Billy Johnson was born in Montclair, NJ, USA. Billy Johnson went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1943, 1946-1951, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Billy Johnson's career stats with the Yankees?
Billy Johnson compiled a .276 batting average, 47 home runs, 399 RBI, and 708 hits across 746 games for the New York Yankees. Billy Johnson's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1943, 1946-1951 seasons.