Doug Johns
Born: 12/19/1967 in South Bend, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-07-08 | Final Game: 1999-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Douglas Alan Johns
Biography
Doug Johns, born in 1967, was a pitcher who had a professional baseball career spanning from 1995 to 2008. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he played for multiple teams and established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation. Over the course of his career, Johns recorded a win-loss record of 20-22 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.13. He amassed 180 strikeouts and collected 2 saves, contributing to the teams he played for during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Johns' playing style was characterized by a mix of power and finesse, allowing him to navigate through tough lineups in an era marked by offensive prowess. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions on the mound were significant for the teams he represented. With a career that unfolded during a time of changing pitching strategies and the evolution of player conditioning, Johns played a role in the ongoing narrative of Major League Baseball's development in the late 20th century. His journey through the league reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many pitchers during that dynamic period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 22 | 114 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 386.0 | 420 | 220 | 44 | 152 | 180 | 5.13 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 5 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 54.7 | 44 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 4.61 | -867.7 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 6 | 12 | 40 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 158.0 | 187 | 105 | 69 | 71 | 5.98 | -3319.1 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 3 | 3 | 31 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 86.7 | 108 | 44 | 32 | 34 | 4.57 | -1144.7 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 6 | 4 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.7 | 81 | 43 | 25 | 50 | 4.47 | 520.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.667 | 0.667 | 0.667 | 1.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 31 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 114 | 47 | 37 | 77 | 4 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | OAK | P | 11 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | OAK | P | 40 | 23 | 16 | 30 | 2 | 7 |
| 1998 | BAL | P | 31 | 10 | 5 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | BAL | P | 32 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 114 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BAL | AL | $300,000 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | $250,000 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | $113,500 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $772,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville | VA | 1988, 1989, 1990 |