August 24, 200817 yr 18. Lance Johnson (11 of 27 lists - 115 points - highest ranking #5 BurlyMan56) bio by knightni - The most exciting play in baseball. - The Triple. Lance Johnson knows it well. One Dog is up there with Sam Crawford, Stan Musial, and Willie Wilson in the record books. He lead the majors in triples at least five times in his career. He even had an almost unheard-of 21 triples with the Mets in 1996. Not bad for a 6th rounder who was a throw-in when the Sox dealt Jose DeLeon to St Louis in 1988. Johnson was an excellent defender in center field and an offensive spark plug on some really bad Sox teams. Need a hit? Johnson averaged .291 in his career. Steal a base? He had over 225 in 6 full and two partial seasons with the Sox. Johnson was also a selective hitter. He walked more than he K'd in 7 of his 14 seasons. One Dog was a Sox fan favorite in an era where there was little to cheer about on the Southside.
August 24, 200817 yr Awesome guy, I always found it interesting that he batted 7th, from what I remember seeing him play anyways. Leading the league in triples for 4 consecutive years isn't too bad. Edited August 24, 200817 yr by WilliamTell
August 25, 200817 yr funny how you forget players. I wonder what One Dog is doing now? Seems if players aren't coaches they are just counting their money somewhere.
August 25, 200817 yr Lance Johnson was a good one. I will always remember him for his diving catch that saved Wilson Alvarez's no hitter. Definately one of my all time favorites.
August 25, 200817 yr I'll always remember the 93 playoffs when he hit that HR after not having a single one all season
August 25, 200817 yr My old man used to work on his car and he would always give him generous tips.My old man loved him needless to say.
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