Career Summary
Cliff Johnson played designated hitter for the New York Yankees from 1977-1979. Over 3 seasons, he appeared in 160 games, batting .239 with 20 home runs and 56 RBI. He also appeared in 10 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 56 | 142 | 24 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 31 | 20 | 23 | 0 | .296 | .405 | .606 | 1.011 |
| 1978 | 76 | 174 | 20 | 32 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 30 | 32 | 0 | .184 | .307 | .351 | .658 |
| 1979 | 28 | 64 | 11 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 0 | .266 | .360 | .453 | .813 |
| Career | 160 | 380 | 55 | 91 | 23 | 1 | 20 | 56 | 60 | 62 | 0 | .239 | .343 | .463 | .806 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 7 | 16 | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 1 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .375 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 3 | 3 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 10 | 19 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .316 | .316 | .474 | .789 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Cliff Johnson play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Cliff Johnson appeared in 10 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Cliff Johnson didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Cliff Johnson's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Cliff Johnson born?
Cliff Johnson was born in San Antonio, TX, USA. Cliff Johnson went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1977-1979, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Cliff Johnson's career stats with the Yankees?
Cliff Johnson compiled a .239 batting average, 20 home runs, 56 RBI, and 91 hits across 160 games for the New York Yankees. Cliff Johnson's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1977-1979 seasons.