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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 36 | 93 | 7 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0.247 | -187.2 |
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 68 | 207 | 20 | 52 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 0.251 | -712.8 |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 82 | 243 | 18 | 66 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 35 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 0.272 | -380.9 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 45 | 139 | 13 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 0.237 | -548.1 |
| 1997 | SFG | NL | 56 | 179 | 19 | 50 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 27 | 0 | 14 | 26 | 0.279 | -548.1 |
| 1998 | SFG | NL | 99 | 308 | 34 | 73 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 34 | 0 | 28 | 67 | 0.237 | -377.6 |
| 1999 | CIN | NL | 45 | 117 | 12 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 0.231 | -229.8 |
| 2000 | KCR | AL | 37 | 125 | 9 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 0.208 | -641.1 |
| 2001 | LAD | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SDN | C | 24 | 23 | 182 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | SDN | 1B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | SDN | C | 55 | 52 | 394 | 32 | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 | SDN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | SDN | C | 66 | 59 | 450 | 21 | 5 | 3 |
| 1996 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | SDN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | DET | C | 43 | 38 | 217 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 | SFN | C | 55 | 48 | 344 | 24 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | SFN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | SFN | C | 95 | 86 | 590 | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| 1998 | SFN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CIN | C | 39 | 26 | 201 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | KCA | C | 37 | 35 | 221 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | LAN | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |