Dane Johnson

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1994-1997)

Dane Johnson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1997 for the Chicago White Sox, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Athletics, a span of 4 seasons. Across 63 career appearances, he went 6-2 with a 4.70 ERA and 57 strikeouts.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 6–2
ERA 4.70
WHIP 1.75
SO 57
Pitcher PIV -862.7
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'5" / 205 lb
Born
2/10/1963 in Coral Gables, FL, USA
MLB Debut
1994-05-30
Last Game
1997-08-31

Full name: Dane Edward Johnson

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Career Pitching Statistics

Dane Johnson — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 2 63 0 0 0 2 67.0 70 35 6 47 57 4.70 -862.7

Career ERA 4.70 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Dane Johnson — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1994 CHA AL 2 1 15 0 0 0 0 12.1 16 9 11 7 6.57 4.51 (-46%) -699.3
1996 TOR AL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 9.0 5 3 5 7 3.00 4.61 (+35%) 0.0
1997 OAK AL 4 1 38 0 0 0 2 45.2 49 23 31 43 4.53 4.39 (-3%) -163.4
Career · 3 seasons 6 2 63 0 0 0 2 67.0 70 35 47 57 4.70 — -863

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Career Batting Statistics

Dane Johnson — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Dane Johnson — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1994 CHA AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 TOR AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 OAK AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 3 seasons 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 0

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Game Log & Splits

View full game log (126 games) →

Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Dane Johnson — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home3000000—
Away3300000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Dane Johnson — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home3034.0332226255.82
Away3333.0371321323.55

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Dane Johnson — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1997-08-31 OAKCOL — 3.0310020
1997-08-28 OAKLAD — 1.0100010
1997-08-26 OAKNYY — 1.0544101
1997-08-22 OAKCLE — 1.0300100
1997-08-20 OAKBOS — 0.1222200
1997-08-15 OAKCHW — 1.2222130
1997-08-12 OAKBAL — 2.0000120
1997-08-07 OAKMIL W 2.0100110
1997-08-05 OAKCHW — 0.1100100
1997-08-02 OAKBAL — 1.2000010

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Dane Johnson — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 63 0 2 6 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Dane Johnson — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 CHA P 15 0 0 1 0 0
1996 TOR P 10 0 1 1 0 0
1997 OAK P 38 0 1 4 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Dane Johnson — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 63

Salary History

Dane Johnson — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
1997 OAK AL $172,500
1996 TOR AL $125,000
1994 CHA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $406,500

College History

Dane Johnson — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
St. Thomas University Miami Gardens FL 1982, 1983, 1984

Dane Johnson: the record in brief

Between the debut on May 30, 1994 and the final game on August 31, 1997, Dane Johnson built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Chicago White Sox (1994), the Toronto Blue Jays (1996), and the Oakland Athletics (1997). Johnson, a pitcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Johnson is listed at 6 feet, 5 inches and 205 pounds. The birth record reads February 10, 1963, in Coral Gables, FL, USA. Johnson's full given name, per the bio, is Dane Edward Johnson.

The pitching table credits Johnson with a 6-2 record and a 4.70 ERA in 63 games. The same table counts 57 strikeouts. Johnson's 4.70 ERA was close to the 4.50 league figure for those seasons. 1997 was Johnson's sharpest full season, a 4.53 ERA against the league's 4.39.

Johnson's listed earnings total $406,500; the highest single salary was $172,500, in 1997. The college table lists St. Thomas University in 1982, 1983, and 1984. Retrosheet box scores cover 126 of Johnson's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.

Every defensive appearance on record for Johnson, 63 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Johnson's fielding totals are 2 putouts, 6 assists and 2 errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dane Johnson

What years did Dane Johnson play?
Dane Johnson played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1997.
Was Dane Johnson a pitcher?
Yes. Dane Johnson pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 57 strikeouts.
What was Dane Johnson's career ERA?
Dane Johnson finished with a 4.70 career ERA, going 6-2 with 57 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Dane Johnson have?
Dane Johnson recorded 57 career strikeouts.
Is Dane Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
No. Dane Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
What teams did Dane Johnson play for?
Dane Johnson played for the Chicago White Sox, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Athletics.