Bob Johnson
Born: 4/25/1943 in Aurora, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-09-19 | Final Game: 1977-06-05
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Robert Dale Johnson
Biography
Bob Johnson, born in 1943, was a skilled pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 until June 5, 1977. Over the course of his career, he amassed a record of 28 wins and 34 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.48. Johnson's effectiveness on the mound was underscored by his ability to strike out hitters, totaling 507 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams' success with 12 saves.
Johnson's career unfolded during a period marked by evolving pitching styles and strategies in the league. He was known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure, characteristics that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. While his win-loss record may not have reflected dominance, his ERA and strikeout totals highlighted his talent and consistency as a pitcher. As a part of the game during the early years of the 1970s, Johnson contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the resilience and skill of pitchers in an era that was beginning to see a shift towards more specialized roles within the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 34 | 183 | 76 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 692.3 | 644 | 268 | 82 | 269 | 507 | 3.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | KCR | AL | 8 | 13 | 40 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 214.0 | 178 | 73 | 82 | 206 | 3.07 | - |
| 1971 | PIT | NL | 9 | 10 | 31 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 174.7 | 170 | 67 | 55 | 101 | 3.45 | -1379.5 |
| 1972 | PIT | NL | 4 | 4 | 31 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 115.7 | 98 | 38 | 46 | 79 | 2.96 | -1892.8 |
| 1973 | PIT | NL | 4 | 2 | 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 92.0 | 98 | 37 | 34 | 68 | 3.62 | -723.6 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 3 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 | 75 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 4.38 | -3259.2 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 7.25 | -1980.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | 157 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 93 | 0.096 | 0.179 | 0.108 | 0.287 | -994.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | KCR | AL | 40 | 57 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 34 | 0.105 | -533.8 |
| 1971 | PIT | NL | 31 | 48 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 33 | 0.062 | -460.4 |
| 1972 | PIT | NL | 31 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | PIT | NL | 50 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NLCS | PIT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1971 | WS | PIT | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 1971 | NLCS | PIT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19.0 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 3.32 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NLCS | PIT | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3.00 |
| 1971 | NLCS | PIT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.00 |
| 1971 | WS | PIT | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 9.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 183 | 76 | 37 | 63 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NYN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | KCA | P | 40 | 26 | 13 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | PIT | P | 31 | 27 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| 1972 | PIT | P | 31 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | PIT | P | 50 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | CLE | P | 14 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | ATL | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 183 |