Jonathan Johnson
Born: 7/16/1974 in LaGrange, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-09-27 | Final Game: 2003-06-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Jonathan Kent Johnson
Biography
Jonathan Johnson, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 until 2003. Making his debut during an era characterized by offensive explosions and high-scoring games, Johnson's career unfolded in a league increasingly defined by powerful hitters and evolving pitching strategies. He played for a number of teams, contributing to the dynamic nature of the game during the early 2000s.
Over the course of his career, Johnson compiled a record of 2-4 with a 6.63 earned run average (ERA), striking out 68 batters in total. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was marked by a determination to navigate the challenges posed by opposing lineups. Johnson's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as he faced some of the most formidable hitters in baseball history. His tenure in the majors, while brief, was a testament to the dedication required to perform at the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77.3 | 96 | 57 | 9 | 53 | 68 | 6.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 8.31 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 34 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 6.21 | -517.4 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 9.58 | -347.2 |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 4.11 | - |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 5.87 | -903.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 42 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TEX | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | TEX | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TEX | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TEX | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | SDN | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | HOU | P | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TEX | AL | $202,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $202,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1993, 1994, 1995 |