Johnny Edwards | |
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Catcher | |
Born: Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | June 10, 1938|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 27, 1961, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 2, 1974, for the Houston Astros | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .242 |
Home runs | 81 |
Runs batted in | 524 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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John Alban Edwards (born June 10, 1938) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds (1961–67), St. Louis Cardinals (1968) and Houston Astros (1969–74).[1][2] Known for his excellent defensive skills, Edwards was a three-time All-Star and a two-time National League Gold Glove Award winner.[2] He batted left-handed, threw right-handed, and was listed as 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall and 220 pounds (100 kg).[1]