Johnny Damon
| Birthdate | 11/5/1973 |
| Death Date | |
| Debut Year | 1995 |
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| Teams | Indians, Rays, Red Sox, Royals, Tigers, Yankees |
| Positions | Center Field, Designated Hitter, Left Field, Outfield |
Only Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson, Paul Molitor and Craig Biggio have a higher total in each of the following categories than Johnny Damon: hits, runs, HR and steals.
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Johnny Damon earned World Series rings with both the Red Sox and the Yankees
Johnny Damon earned World Series rings with both the Red Sox and the Yankees
During his 18-year big league career Johnny Damon compiled statistics that warrant Hall of Fame consideration. The outfielder amassed 2,769 base hits, 408 stolen bases, and 1,668 runs. Only Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson, Paul Molitor, and Craig Biggio have a higher total of hits, runs, home runs and steal.
Damon was a key member of the Boston Red Sox first World Series title fun since 1918. Five years later he picked up another ring with the Yankees in 2009. Despite these accomplishments, most believe he falls just short of the Hall.
A quick glance at similar players as rated on Baseball-Reference reveals others who remain on the fringe of baseball immortality — Vada Pinson, Steve Finley, and Al Oliver.
The era in which Damon played heavily favored offensive players making Damon’s bid for Cooperstown a long shot.
In the collection is Damon’s reflection about his leisure activities. “I do anything around water during my down time. Fishing, boating, or just swimming.” Damon then signed his name at the bottom of the sheet.
