A highly popular player with San Francisco fans, Johnnie LeMaster was one of the leading defensive shortstops in the NL from 1975-85. He played 70-100 games per year for most of ten seasons with the Giants. LeMaster's best batting year was 1979 when he hit .254 in 343 at bats, including 11 doubles, 3 homers and scored 42 runs. John LeMaster was a master at the hit and run, an aggressive base-runner (94 career stolen bases). He was a type of player that supplied the Giants with a utility infielder who could play smart, hustling defense at third base, second or shortstop. Johnnie LeMaster's career: .222 BA, 109 doubles, .278 on-base-pct in 1039 games. baseballhistorian.com |