Dan Johnson, baseball player, 2005-2015

Dan Johnson

Born: 8/10/1979 in Coon Rapids, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-05-27 | Final Game: 2015-07-28

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

Full name: Daniel Ryan Johnson

Biography

Dan Johnson, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 2005 until his retirement in 2015. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 443 games across multiple Major League Baseball teams, accumulating 324 hits and 57 home runs. Johnson's offensive contributions included a total of 203 RBIs, and he finished his career with a batting average of .234. Known for his power-hitting ability, Johnson played a significant role during the transition period of baseball, where the game was increasingly influenced by analytics and the emphasis on home run production. Johnson's career spanned a decade, during which he demonstrated resilience and versatility on the field. He was particularly noted for his clutch performances, including a memorable late-game home run that helped solidify his reputation as a player who could deliver in critical situations. Despite not being a superstar, Johnson's contributions were valued by his teammates and coaches, and he left a lasting impression in the dugouts he inhabited. His journey through the leagues reflects the experiences of many players who navigate the challenges of professional baseball, making him a notable figure in the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
443 1382 179 324 61 2 57 203 1 214 244 0.234 0.335 0.405 0.741 -171.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 3 4 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 ALDS1 TBA 5 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 3 4 0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 343 316 2818 191 16 306
3B 9 5 5 8 2 0
OF 4 1 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 343
Third Base 9
Left Field 4
Designated Hitter 59

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2011 This Year in Baseball Moment of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-05-12

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 TBA AL $1,000,000
2008 OAK AL $410,000
2007 OAK AL $390,000
2006 OAK AL $330,000
Total Career Earnings $2,130,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Butler University Indianapolis IN 1998
Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs IA 1999
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE 2000, 2001