Jim Johnson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970)
Jim Johnson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1970 for the San Francisco Giants. Across 3 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 8.10 ERA and 2 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
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 12/6/1987 in North Muskegon, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1970-04-13
- Last Game
- 1970-04-18
Full name: James Brian Johnson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SFN | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8.10 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8.10 | — | 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.
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 | .000 | .333 | .000 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 53.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SFN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 6.2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8.10 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-04-18 | SFG | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-04-16 | SFG | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-04-13 | SFG | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-04-18 | SFG | CIN | W | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-04-16 | SFG | HOU | — | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970-04-13 | SFG | ATL | — | 3.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | 1965, 1966, 1967 |
Jim Johnson: the record in brief
Jim Johnson played a first major league game on April 13, 1970 and a last one on April 18, 1970. Every season row on the page belongs to the San Francisco Giants, in 1970. The bio lists Johnson as a pitcher who both batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 175 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Johnson was born on November 3, 1945, in Muskegon, MI, USA. Johnson's death is recorded on December 6, 1987, in North Muskegon, MI, USA. Jim Johnson was the playing name; the full given name is James Brian.
Johnson's career pitching line is 1 win, 0 losses and a 8.10 ERA over 3 appearances. Also on Johnson's record: 2 strikeouts. The league ERA over Johnson's seasons was 3.89, so the 8.10 figure ran 108.4% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1970, with 3 games and 2 strikeouts.
Johnson's college years, 1965, 1966, and 1967, were spent at Western Michigan University.
Johnson appears at one position only: pitcher, in 3 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Johnson
- Was Jim Johnson a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Johnson pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jim Johnson hit?
- Jim Johnson hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Jim Johnson play for?
- Jim Johnson played for one team, the San Francisco Giants (1970).
- What were Jim Johnson's career stats?
- In 3 games, Jim Johnson went 1-0 with a 8.10 ERA, 2 strikeouts, and 6.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Jim Johnson play?
- Jim Johnson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Johnson and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Johnson was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Jim Johnson's career ERA?
- Jim Johnson finished with a 8.10 career ERA, going 1-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Johnson have?
- Jim Johnson recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.