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137. Johnny Damon

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137. Johnny Damon
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: November 5, 1973 in Fort Riley, KS USA
  • Weight: 205 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: August 12, 1995
  • Final Game: August 01, 2012
  • TSN All-Star - 2005
  • MVP - 2000
  • MVP - 2004
  • MVP - 2005
  • MVP - 2006
 
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Johnny Damon came close to getting to the 3,000 Hit mark in his career (2,769) and did have other decent career numbers with 235 Home Runs, 1,139 Runs Batted in, and 408 Stolen Bases. Damon was also a very popular figure who won two World Series (one in Boston and one in New York), but a look at his individual campaigns show that of a statistical compiler, as he never had a top ten MVP season, only made two All-Stars, and only was in the top ten in WAR for Position Players once. Throw in his sub .800 career OPS and sub-par defense, do we have a more popular Vada Pinson on our hands?  His vote tally of 1.9% in his first year of eligibility was interesting and told the tale of his Hall of Fame chance.

Should Johnny Damon be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 22%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 28.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 28.8%
No opinion. - 1.7%
No way! - 18.6%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Fort Riley, KS)
  • Eligible In: Monday, 01 January 2018
  • Position: Outfield
  • Played For: Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Tampa Bay Rays
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Rings (2) (Boston Red Sox, 2004) (New York Yankees, 2009)
    All-Star (2) (2002 & 2005)
    Most Runs Scored (1) (AL) (2000)
    Most Triples (1) (AL) (2002)
    Most Stolen Bases (1) (AL) (2000)
    Highest Stolen Base Percentage (1) (AL) (2005)
    Most Putouts by a Centerfielder (2) (AL) (2004 & 2005)
    Most Putouts by an Outfielder (1) (AL) (2005)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Centerfielder (1) (AL) (2003)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by an Outfielder (1) (AL) (2003)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes: None
    1 Top Ten Finish (bWAR for Position Players)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Offensive bWAR)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Batting Average)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Hits)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Total Bases)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Doubles)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Walks)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Stolen Bases)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Singles)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Power-Speed #)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 12. Total Zone Runs by a Leftfielder: 53
    26. Power-Speed #: 298.2
    27. Fielding Percentage by a Centerfielder: .992
    32. Runs Scored: 1,668
    36. Putouts by an Outfielder: 4,717
    39. Outs Made: 7,291
    40. At Bats: 9,736
    41. Plate Appearances: 10,917
    49. Doubles: 522
    54. Putouts by a Centerfielder: 3,144
    55. Hits: 2,769
    63. Games Played: 2,490
    68. Singles: 1,903
    68. Stolen Bases: 408
    70. Fielding Percentage by a Leftfielder: .982
    73. Total Bases: 4,214
    77. Stolen Base Percentage: 79.84
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2018: 1.9
  • Should be Inducted As A: Boston Red Sox

Should Johnny Damon be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 22%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 28.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 28.8%
No opinion. - 1.7%
No way! - 18.6%

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