Brian Johnson, baseball player, 1994-2001

Brian Johnson

Born: 1/8/1968 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-04-05 | Final Game: 2001-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Brian David Johnson

Biography

Brian Johnson, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2001. Throughout his career, he played a total of 471 games, amassing 351 hits, 49 home runs, and 196 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .248. Known for his versatility as a position player, Johnson contributed on both offense and defense during his time in the league. Emerging during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, Johnson played in an era that saw the transition from the traditional game into a phase where power hitting began to dominate. While he was not a prolific base stealer, with only 1 stolen base recorded, his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's offensive efforts was notable. Johnson's career spanned the late 1990s, a time when the game was evolving and players were pushing the boundaries of performance, making his contributions a part of a transformative era in baseball history. He retired on September 21, 2001, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the competitive landscape of the time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
471 1415 132 351 60 6 49 196 1 80 268 0.248 0.291 0.403 0.694 -2699.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 18 4 4 1 0 1 1 1 5 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 NLDS1 SFN 3 10 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 4 0.100
1996 NLDS2 SDN 2 8 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.375

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 1 26 0 1 2
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 416 367 2602 157 20 20
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 416
First Base 10
Third Base 1
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 KCA AL $550,000
1999 CIN NL $775,000
1998 SFN NL $1,025,000
1997 DET AL $600,000
1996 SDN NL $170,000
1995 SDN NL $135,000
1994 SDN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $3,364,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1988