John William Johnstone

Positions: Outfielder and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 175 lb.

Born: November 20, 1945 in Manchester, CT
High School: Edgewood HS (West Covina, CA)
Signed by the Los Angeles Angels as an amateur free agent in 1963. (All Transactions)
Debut: July 30, 1966 (Age 20)   vs. CLE 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Phillies/Angels/WhiteSox/Cubs/Dodgers/... 1966-1985
Agents: John Boggs [*]
Final Game: October 6, 1985 (Age 39)   vs. CIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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