Erik Anthony Johnson (born October 11, 1965) is an American former professional baseball
infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.
Standard arrangement of positions
In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles. ...
who played for the
San Francisco Giants
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of the
Major League Baseball
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(MLB) in and .
Johnson played in the
1978 Little League World Series
The Little League World Series took place between August 22 and August 26 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Pinkuang Little League of Pingtung City, Pintung, Taiwan, defeated the San Ramon Valley Little League of Danville, California, in the cha ...
; his team won the U.S. championship and lost in the finals to
Taiwan
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.
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1965 births
Living people
American expatriate baseball players in Canada
Baseball players from Oakland, California
Calgary Cannons players
Charlotte Knights players
Clinton Giants players
Major League Baseball infielders
Phoenix Firebirds players
San Francisco Giants players
San Jose Giants players
Shreveport Captains players
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos baseball players
Pocatello Giants players
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