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Len Johnston
From BR Bullpen
Leonard Johnston
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.
- School Western Michigan University
- Born March 15, 1929 in Pontiac, MI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Len Johnston played 16 years in the minors and managed for 9. He spent parts of nine seasons at the AAA level as a player. He led his league in stolen bases 6 years in a row (1953-1958), stealing 385 for his career. He also led the 1953 Western League in runs and the 1956 International League in hits.
In addition to managing in the minors, Johnston coached the Buffalo Bisons in 1969 and has been a coach for the Bluefield Orioles since 1979.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Burlington Senators | Carolina League | 70-69 | 6th (t) | Washington Senators | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1968 | Burlington Senators | Carolina League | 56-84 | 12th | Washington Senators | ||
| 1970 | Sumter Indians | Western Carolinas League | 61-68 | 4th | Cleveland Indians | none | |
| 1971 | GCL Indians | Gulf Coast League | 28-24 | 3rd | Cleveland Indians | none | |
| 1972 | Elmira Pioneers | New York-Penn League | 46-91 | 8th | Cleveland Indians | ||
| 1973 | GCL Indians | Gulf Coast League | 32-24 | 2nd | Cleveland Indians | none | |
| 1974 | Peninsula Pennants | Carolina League | 58-76 | 5th | Co-op | none | |
| 1976 | Miami Orioles | Florida State League | 79-63 | 1st | Baltimore Orioles | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1977 | Miami Orioles | Florida State League | 72-66 | 4th | Baltimore Orioles | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1984 | Hagerstown Suns | Carolina League | 7th | Baltimore Orioles | replaced Grady Little June 25 |
