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Johnny Damon’s Awards And Honors: All You Need To Know

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Johnny Damon is a retired American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a total of 17 seasons. During his career in MLB to his retirement, Damon played for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Indians.

Damon played high school baseball at Walker Jr. High School, before continuing his game at Dr. Philips High School in Orlando. In 1992 when he was in his senior year, his performances earned him the top high school prospect in the country by Baseball America, was named to USA Today’s High School All-America team and was the Florida Gatorade Player of the Year.

While attending Dr. Philips High School, Damon ran track where he was a runner up in the 200m dash in his senior year. He also played football in high school, suffering his first ever concussion after he was hit by Warren Sapp.

Did Johnny Damon win a championship?

Johnny Damon, one of the best baseball outfielders never won a championship. However, he won 2 World Series championships in 2004 and 2009.

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Which awards did Johnny Damon win in his career?

Johnny Damon’s career in the Major League Baseball saw him won a few honors and accolades. They are;

⦁ 2× All-Star (2002, 2005)
⦁ 2× World Series champion (2004, 2009)
⦁ AL stolen base leader (2000)

Did Johnny Damon win a ring?

Johnny Damon never own a ring. He did pay well throughout his career but winning a ring didn’t cap it off.

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Did Johnny Damon win a Gold Glove?

Johnny Damon never won a Gold Glove in his 17 seasons playing in the Major League Baseball.

Did Johnny Damon make it to Hall of Fame?

Johnny Damon has not made it to the Hall of Fame. He was one of the best baseball outfielders during his time and there is a possibility he may one day be considered for the Hall of Fame.

How many MVPs did Johnny Damon win?

Johnny Damon never won an MVP throughout his career.

How many times did Johnny Damon make All-Star?

Johnny Damon made the All-Star team twice in his career. That recognition came in 2002 and in 2005.

How many career points did Johnny Damon score?

Over the course of the 17 seasons Johnny Damon played in the MLB, he scored 2,769 hits. He had a batting average of .284. 235 home runs, 1,139 runs batted in and 408 stolen bases.

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What is Johnny Damon’s most memorable MLB achievement?

Johnny Damon’s most memorable MLB achievement came when he was playing for the Kansas City Royals in 2000. He led the American League in runs with 136 and stolen bases with 46, as he was second in hits (214), at bats (655), and plate appearances (741). Damon was awarded the AL stolen base leader that year.