Background
Johnson, Howard Michael was born on November 29, 1960 in Clearwater, Florida, United States.
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Howard Michael Johnson
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Howard Michael Johnson, American professional baseball coach, retired professional baseball player. Achievements include member of World Series championship winning Detroit Tigers, 1984, New York Mets, 1986; leading the National League in: home runs (38), Reserve Bank of India (117), extra base hits (76), 1991; the only switch-hitter to lead the National League in both home runs and Reserve Bank of India in the same season, 1991.
Education
Student, St. Petersburg Junior College.
Career
Utility player Detroit Tigers, 1979-1984, New York Mets, 1984-1993, first base coach, 2006—2007, batting coach, 2007—2010. Utility player Colorado Rockies, 1993-1995, Chicago Cubs, 1995. Batting coach Class A Brooklyn Cyclones, New York-Penn League, 2001, manager, 2002.
Batting coach Class A St. Lucie Mets, Florida State League, 2003, Class Associate of Arts Binghamton, Eastern League, 2004, Class American Automobile Association Norfolk, International League, 2005—2006.
Achievements
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Named to All-Star team, 1989, 91, Sporting News National League All-Star Team, 1989. Recipient Silver Slugger award, 1989, 91. Holds National League single season recording for most home runs by a switch-hitter.Named to All-Star team, 1989, 91, Sporting News National League All-Star Team, 1989. Recipient Silver Slugger award, 1989, 91. Holds National League single season recording for most home runs by a switch-hitter.