Erik Johnson
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1994)
Erik Johnson was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994 for the San Francisco Giants, a span of 2 seasons. In 9 career games, he hit .222 with 4 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-07-08
- Last Game
- 1994-05-28
Full name: Erik Anthony Johnson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .222 | .222 | .333 | .556 | 0 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons β 16.8% below league average.
Career OBP .222 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons β 33.7% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons β 19.1% below league average.
Career OPS .556 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons β 25.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SFN | NL | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SFN | NL | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .154 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 7 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-05-28 | SFG | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-05-23 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-05-22 | SFG | CHC | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994-05-21 | SFG | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-20 | SFG | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-15 | SFG | NYN | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-11 | SFG | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-07-10 | SFG | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-08 | SFG | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | CA | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Erik Johnson: the record in brief
Erik Johnson's major league career runs from a debut on July 8, 1993 to a final game on May 28, 1994. The team column never changes: it is the San Francisco Giants from 1993 to 1994. At 175 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame, Johnson is listed as a second baseman. Johnson batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Johnson was born on October 11, 1965, in Oakland, CA, USA. Erik Johnson was the playing name; the full given name is Erik Anthony.
Johnson's career batting table shows 9 games, 18 at bats and 4 hits, a .222 average. Over the seasons Johnson played, league hitters batted .267; the .222 career figure is 16.8% below that. The highest hit total in a season was 2, in 1993.
The position table credits Johnson with 4 games at second base and also lists 2 at shortstop and 1 at third base.
The college table lists University of California - Santa Barbara in 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987. The best of the last games listed came on July 10, 1993, 2 hits in 2 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Erik Johnson
- What years did Erik Johnson play?
- Erik Johnson played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994.
- Was Erik Johnson a pitcher?
- No. Erik Johnson was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Erik Johnson hit?
- Erik Johnson hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Erik Johnson's career batting average?
- Erik Johnson batted .222 over his career, with 4 hits in 18 at bats.
- Is Erik Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Erik Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Erik Johnson play for?
- Erik Johnson played for the San Francisco Giants.