Bob Johnson (catcher)


Bobby Earl Johnson is a retired Major League Baseball catcher. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Texas Rangers. He was drafted by the Rangers in the 9th round of the amateur draft. Johnson played his first professional season with their Rookie league Gulf Coast Rangers in, and his last season with the New York Yankees' Class A-Advanced Fort Lauderdale Yankees and Triple-A Columbus Clippers in.
A graduate of Kimball High School in Dallas, Johnson is the nephew of Hall of Fame infielder Ernie Banks.
In April 29, 1983, Johnson hit a 3-run home run against the New York Yankees in an 8-3 win away.