Mark Johnson, baseball player, 1995-2002

Mark Johnson

Born: 10/17/1967 in Worcester, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-26 | Final Game: 2002-06-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Mark Patrick Johnson

Biography

Mark Johnson, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1995 to 2002. Primarily a position player, Johnson appeared in 428 games over the course of his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his power-hitting capabilities, finishing his career with 38 home runs and 137 RBIs, alongside a batting average of .232. Johnson demonstrated speed on the basepaths as well, contributing 12 stolen bases to his overall performance. Johnson played during an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the rising emphasis on offensive production and the increasing popularity of home runs. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a solid role player were valued by the teams he played for, which included notable stints in various MLB teams. His career, while not characterized by overwhelming individual accolades, reflected the hard work and dedication of many players during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time when the game was evolving rapidly both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
428 988 142 229 50 2 38 137 12 154 272 0.232 0.338 0.402 0.739 -6.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 278 226 2053 166 20 185
OF 22 14 12 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 278
Left Field 15
Right Field 7
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 NYN NL $475,000
1997 PIT NL $237,500
1996 PIT NL $127,500
1995 PIT NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $949,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Dartmouth College Hanover NH 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990