Jim Johnson
Born: 11/3/1945 in Muskegon, MI, USA
Died: 12/6/1987 in North Muskegon, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-04-13 | Final Game: 1970-04-18
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Brian Johnson
Biography
Jim Johnson, born in 1945, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period from 1970 to 1970. Despite a short tenure in Major League Baseball, Johnson made his mark during the early stages of the 1970s, a time characterized by a transition in the game as teams began to embrace more specialized roles for pitchers.
Throughout his career, Johnson recorded a win-loss record of 1-0 with a career earned run average (ERA) of 8.1. He struck out 2 batters and did not record any saves. While his statistics may not reflect a long or particularly dominant career, Johnson's journey through the major leagues during this era served as a testament to the evolving nature of pitching strategies and the competitive spirit inherent in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8.10 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.333 | 0.000 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SFN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | 1965, 1966, 1967 |