| Position | Outfielder |
|---|---|
| Birth date | April 6, 1863 |
| Birth place | Kingston, New York, U.S. |
| Death date | April 4, 1934 (aged 70) |
| Death place | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
| Debutleague | MLB |
| Debutdate | August 12 |
| Debutyear | 1884 |
| Debutteam | Richmond Virginians |
| Finalleague | MLB |
| Finaldate | August 16 |
| Finalyear | 1891 |
| Finalteam | Cincinnati Kelly's Killers |
| Statleague | MLB |
| Stat1label | Batting average |
| Stat2label | Hits |
| Stat3label | Runs batted in |
| Stat1value | .251 |
| Stat2value | 751 |
| Stat3value | 386 |
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Richard Frederick Johnston (April 6, 1863 – April 4, 1934) was a 19th-century American center fielder in Major League Baseball. He played eight seasons in the majors, for five different teams in three different leagues.[1]
In 746 games over eight seasons, Johnston posted a .251 batting average (751-for-2992) with 453 runs, 33 home runs, 386 RBIs and 151 stolen bases.
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References
- ^ "Dick Johnston, Old-Time Big League Player, Dies Here". Detroit Free Press. April 5, 1934. p. 21. – via Newspapers.com