Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 33 | 214 | 61 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 602.7 | 585 | 261 | 60 | 250 | 407 | 3.90 | -756.5 |
Career ERA 3.90 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — near league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 11 | 10 | 33 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 186.0 | 164 | 70 | 82 | 91 | 3.39 | 3.69 (+8%) | -2325.1 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 2 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 84.7 | 89 | 41 | 36 | 50 | 4.36 | 4.00 (-9%) | -1812.1 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 2 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 82.3 | 79 | 45 | 36 | 46 | 4.92 | 4.00 (-23%) | -1761.2 |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 2 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 38.7 | 27 | 10 | 15 | 44 | 2.33 | 3.84 (+39%) | 1414.3 |
| 1981 | TEX | AL | 3 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23.7 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 2.66 | 3.58 (+26%) | -193.2 |
| 1983 | BOS | AL | 3 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.3 | 58 | 22 | 20 | 51 | 3.71 | 3.87 (+4%) | 1506.1 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.7 | 64 | 25 | 27 | 57 | 3.53 | 3.81 (+7%) | 212.5 |
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44.0 | 43 | 13 | 10 | 42 | 2.66 | 3.97 (+33%) | 2039.9 |
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 42 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 9.57 | 4.29 (-123%) | 162.3 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 26 | 33 | 214 | 61 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 602.2 | 585 | 261 | 250 | 407 | 3.90 | — | -757 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | TEX | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | BOS | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 215 | 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 (429 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 101 | 326.1 | 310 | 123 | 122 | 214 | 3.39 |
| Away | 113 | 276.1 | 275 | 138 | 128 | 193 | 4.49 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-29 | MIL | DET | — | 3.2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-06-22 | MIL | BOS | L | 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-06-17 | MIL | MIN | — | 4.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987-06-10 | MIL | DET | — | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987-06-05 | MIL | NYY | — | 0.2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987-05-28 | MIL | MIN | — | 3.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-05-16 | MIL | KCR | — | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987-05-12 | MIL | OAK | — | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987-05-09 | MIL | SEA | — | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-04-13 | MIL | BAL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 214 | 61 | 18 | 67 | 6 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | OAK | P | 33 | 30 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | OAK | P | 14 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979 | TEX | P | 17 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | TEX | P | 33 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | TEX | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | BOS | P | 34 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | BOS | P | 30 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | ML4 | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | ML4 | P | 10 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 214 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $60,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
John Henry Johnson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Henry Johnson
- What years did John Henry Johnson play?
- John Henry Johnson played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1987.
- Was John Henry Johnson a pitcher?
- Yes. John Henry Johnson pitched in the major leagues, recording 26 wins and 407 strikeouts.