Jim Johnson
Born: 6/27/1983 in Johnson City, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-07-29 | Final Game: 2018-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 250 lbs
Full name: James Robert Johnson
Biography
Jim Johnson, born in 1983, was a skilled pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 2006 to 2018. Known for his reliability in high-pressure situations, Johnson amassed a career record of 38-46 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.79. Over his tenure, he recorded a total of 531 strikeouts and achieved 178 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as a closer. His ability to consistently perform in late-game scenarios earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his status among the league’s elite during his peak years.
Johnson's career unfolded in an era characterized by powerful hitters and evolving pitching strategies, yet he carved out a niche for himself with a steady approach and impressive command on the mound. He was particularly noted for his durability and work ethic, characteristics that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Throughout his time in the league, Johnson played for several teams, including the Baltimore Orioles and the Atlanta Braves, contributing to their bullpens with his veteran presence. His contributions to the game and ability to thrive under pressure have solidified his legacy in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 46 | 674 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 704.7 | 704 | 297 | 54 | 237 | 531 | 3.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 24.00 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 2 | 4 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 68.7 | 54 | 17 | 28 | 38 | 2.23 | 1643.8 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 4 | 6 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 70.0 | 73 | 32 | 23 | 49 | 4.11 | 43.8 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 1 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26.3 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 3.42 | 662.4 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 6 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 91.0 | 80 | 27 | 21 | 58 | 2.67 | 1666.9 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 2 | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 68.7 | 55 | 19 | 15 | 41 | 2.49 | 1322.6 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 3 | 8 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 70.3 | 72 | 23 | 18 | 56 | 2.94 | 748.3 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 6.92 | -227.9 |
| 2014 | OAK | AL | 4 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40.3 | 60 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 7.14 | -1574.5 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 2 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 48.0 | 45 | 12 | 14 | 33 | 2.25 | 877.0 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.7 | 32 | 21 | 6 | 17 | 10.12 | - |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 2 | 6 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 64.7 | 57 | 22 | 20 | 68 | 3.06 | 2418.5 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 6 | 3 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 56.7 | 59 | 35 | 25 | 61 | 5.56 | 202.8 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 5 | 3 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 63.3 | 64 | 27 | 22 | 45 | 3.84 | -846.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 674 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | OAK | AL | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ALDS1 | BAL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2012 | ALWC | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5.3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8.44 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ALDS1 | BAL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4.3 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 10.38 |
| 2012 | ALWC | BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 674 | 2 | 39 | 106 | 7 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BAL | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | P | 54 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | BAL | P | 64 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | BAL | P | 26 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | BAL | P | 69 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | BAL | P | 71 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | BAL | P | 74 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | DET | P | 16 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | OAK | P | 38 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | ATL | P | 49 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | LAN | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ATL | P | 65 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | ATL | P | 61 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAA | P | 62 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 674 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-07-30 |
| 2012 | Reliever of the Month | May |
| 2012 | Reliever of the Year Award | |
| 2006 | Comeback Player of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ATL | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | $1,600,000 |
| 2014 | OAK | AL | $10,000,000 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | $6,500,000 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | $2,625,000 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | $975,000 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | $440,000 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | $420,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $25,060,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Cy Young Award | AL | 7th | 5.0 | 196 | 0 |
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 22.0 | 392 | 0 |