Retired#152B1965–1978T-696 all-time

Davey Johnson

Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs

Bats / ThrowsRight / Right
AgeDied Sep 5, 2025
Height / Weight6' 1" / 180 lb
BornJan 30, 1943 · Orlando, FL, USA
MLB debutApr 13, 1965
Last gameSep 29, 1978
TeamsBaltimore Orioles 1965–1972Atlanta Braves 1973–1975Philadelphia Phillies 1977–1978Chicago Cubs 1978
Career home runs
136
1435 games · 13 seasons
Best season
43
1973 · Atlanta Braves
All-time HR rank
T-696
Tied with 8 others · Next: Trot Nixon (137), 2 to pass
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Season

Player’s Vault

5 badges earned
2Rare Air
3Legend
  • ×7Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Apr 30, 1966 · latest May 14, 1977
  • Rare AirSeason40 home runs1973
  • LegendSeason30 home runs1973
  • LegendSeasonPostseason home run1970 · 2 HR
  • LegendCareerWorld Series ring2 rings · 1966, 1970

Distance and exit-velocity badges count from 2015, when tracking began. Grand slams, walk-offs, inside-the-park, leadoff, pinch-hit, first-pitch, back-to-back, switch-hitting and ballpark badges count games from 2008 on.

Career arc

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Personal records

Career

Longest of his career

Hardest hit of his career

Year by year

Regular season · MLB
SeasonTeamGPAHRRBIAVGOBPSLGOPSAB/HR
19782 teams68158420.232.323.355.67834.5
1977Philadelphia Phillies78186836.321.408.545.95319.5
1975Atlanta Braves11011.0001.0002.0003.000—
1974Atlanta Braves1365401562.251.358.390.74830.3
1973Atlanta Braves1576514399.270.370.546.91613.0
1972Baltimore Orioles118436532.221.320.335.65575.2
1971Baltimore Orioles1425741872.282.351.443.79428.3
1970Baltimore Orioles1496001053.281.360.392.75253.0
1969Baltimore Orioles142580757.280.351.391.74273.0
1968Baltimore Orioles145559956.242.308.359.66756.0
1967Baltimore Orioles1485861064.247.325.376.70151.0
1966Baltimore Orioles131541756.257.298.351.64971.6
1965Baltimore Orioles205301.170.245.234.479—
Career14355465136609.261.340.404.74435.3

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Davey Johnson home run facts
How many career home runs does Davey Johnson have?

Davey Johnson hit 136 career MLB home runs in 13 seasons (1965–1978), tied for 696th all-time.

Where does Davey Johnson rank on the all-time home run list?

Tied for 696th in MLB history with 136. Next: Trot Nixon (137), 2 to pass.

What was Davey Johnson’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 43, in 1973 with the Atlanta Braves, when he posted a .916 OPS.

What teams has Davey Johnson played for?

Baltimore Orioles (1965–1972); Atlanta Braves (1973–1975); Philadelphia Phillies (1977–1978); Chicago Cubs (1978).

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