Chris Johnson (baseball)
Encyclopedia
Christopher Dalton Johnson (born October 1, 1984 in Naples, Florida
) is a Major League Baseball
third baseman
for the Houston Astros
.
Johnson was drafted by the Houston Astros
in the fourth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft
.
Johnson was called up to the majors for the first time on September 7, 2009.
In the 2010 Season, Johnson batted .308 with 105 Hits, 22 Doubles, 11 HR's, and 52 RBI's in just 341 at bats.
Ron Johnson.
Naples, Florida
Naples is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States. As of July 1, 2007, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 21,653. Naples is a principal city of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated total population of 315,839 on July 1, 2007...
) is a Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
third baseman
Third baseman
A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run...
for the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
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Professional career
Johnson was drafted in the 37th round by the Red Sox in June 2003 but instead opted for college. He attended Stetson University, where he led the Hatters to the 2005 and 2006 Atlantic Sun Tournament Championships.Johnson was drafted by the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
in the fourth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft
2006 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2006 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 6 and 7. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams.-First Round Selections:...
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Johnson was called up to the majors for the first time on September 7, 2009.
In the 2010 Season, Johnson batted .308 with 105 Hits, 22 Doubles, 11 HR's, and 52 RBI's in just 341 at bats.
Personal
Johnson is the son of former MLB player and coachCoach (baseball)
In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, or head coach, who determines the lineup and decides how to substitute players during the game...
Ron Johnson.