Johnny Lindell played pinch hitter for the Yankees from 1941-1950. Over 10 seasons and 752 games, he compiled a .275/.342/.426/.768 slash line with 64 home runs. In 12 career postseason games, he hit .324.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 103 | 336 | 41 | 86 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 40 | 32 | 47 | 4 | .256 | .324 | .405 | .729 |
| 1947 | 129 | 483 | 67 | 134 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 70 | 32 | 71 | 1 | .277 | .324 | .418 | .742 |
| 1948 | 91 | 320 | 59 | 101 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 56 | 36 | 52 | 0 | .316 | .385 | .503 | .888 |
| 1949 | 80 | 219 | 34 | 52 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 36 | 27 | 3 | .237 | .345 | .370 | .715 |
| 1950 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | .200 | .310 | .200 | .510 |
| Career | 752 | 2607 | 374 | 716 | 113 | 45 | 64 | 378 | 252 | 326 | 17 | .275 | .339 | .426 | .765 |
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 | 4 | 9 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .111 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1947 | 6 | 18 | -- | 9 | -- | -- | 0 | 7 | -- | -- | -- | .500 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1949 | 2 | 7 | -- | 1 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .143 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 12 | 34 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .324 | .324 | .324 | .647 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Johnny Lindell play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Johnny Lindell appeared in 12 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Johnny Lindell didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Johnny Lindell's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Johnny Lindell born?
Johnny Lindell was born in Greeley, CO, USA. Johnny Lindell went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1941-1950, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Johnny Lindell's career stats with the Yankees?
Johnny Lindell compiled a .275 batting average, 64 home runs, 378 RBI, and 716 hits across 752 games for the New York Yankees. Johnny Lindell's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1941-1950 seasons.