Mark Johnson
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2002)
Mark Johnson was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2002 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Anaheim Angels, and the New York Mets, a span of 8 seasons. In 428 career games, he hit .232 with 229 hits, 38 home runs, and 137 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 66.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-04-26
- Last Game
- 2002-06-02
Full name: Mark Patrick Johnson
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 | .232 | .338 | .402 | .739 | 66 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Career OBP .338 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .402 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.
Career OPS .739 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 79 | 221 | 32 | 46 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 28 | 5 | 37 | 66 | .208 | .266 (-22%) | .337 (-4%) | .417 (+1%) | .755 (-1%) | -10.9 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 127 | 343 | 55 | 94 | 24 | 0 | 13 | 47 | 6 | 44 | 64 | .274 | .269 (+2%) | .340 (+6%) | .426 (+7%) | .767 (+7%) | 522.8 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 78 | 219 | 30 | 47 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 43 | 78 | .215 | .266 (-20%) | .336 (+2%) | .419 (-25%) | .756 (-13%) | -361.9 |
| 1998 | ANA | AL | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | NYN | NL | 21 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 9 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | NYN | NL | 71 | 118 | 17 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 31 | .254 | .263 (-4%) | .332 (+2%) | .426 (+11%) | .758 (+7%) | 144.3 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 42 | 51 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 18 | .137 | .261 (-47%) | .331 (-19%) | .416 (-34%) | .747 (-28%) | -228.7 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 428 | 988 | 142 | 229 | 50 | 2 | 38 | 137 | 12 | 154 | 272 | .232 | — | — | — | — | 66 | ||
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 (428 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 202 | 436 | 68 | 104 | 23 | 66 | .239 |
| Away | 226 | 552 | 74 | 125 | 15 | 71 | .226 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-02 | NYN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-06-01 | NYN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-31 | NYN | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-28 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-05-27 | NYN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-05-25 | NYN | MIA | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-05-24 | NYN | MIA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002-05-23 | NYN | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-05-22 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-05-21 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | 1B | 70 | 63 | 527 | 36 | 8 | 53 |
| 1996 | PIT | 1B | 100 | 82 | 777 | 72 | 5 | 64 |
| 1996 | PIT | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | PIT | 1B | 63 | 58 | 542 | 44 | 5 | 48 |
| 1998 | ANA | 1B | 5 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | NYN | 1B | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | NYN | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | NYN | 1B | 21 | 11 | 101 | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 | NYN | OF | 19 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYN | 1B | 15 | 10 | 84 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | NYN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 278 |
| Left Field | 15 |
| Right Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
Mark Johnson's recorded salaries total $949,000 over 4 seasons, 1995 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Johnson's career ran from 1995 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 1998, 2000, and 2001.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $949,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Mark Johnson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mark Johnson's first major league game on April 26, 1995; the last one listed came on June 2, 2002. By club, Johnson's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1995 through 1997), the Anaheim Angels (1998), and the New York Mets (2000 through 2002). At 230 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame, Johnson is listed as a first baseman. Johnson both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 17, 1967, in Worcester, MA, USA. The given name on file is Mark Patrick Johnson.
In 428 games and 988 at bats, Johnson batted .232 with 229 hits, adding 38 home runs and 137 RBI. The on-base percentage is .338 and the slugging percentage .402, for an OPS of .739. Johnson's .232 average ran 13.0% below the .266 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1995 was Johnson's biggest home run year, with 13. Johnson collected a career-high 94 hits in 1996. The RBI column peaks at 47 in 1996.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Johnson
- What years did Mark Johnson play?
- Mark Johnson played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2002.
- Was Mark Johnson a pitcher?
- No. Mark Johnson was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mark Johnson hit?
- Mark Johnson hit 38 career home runs with 229 hits.
- What teams did Mark Johnson play for?
- Mark Johnson played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1995–1997), the Anaheim Angels (1998), and the New York Mets (2000–2002).
- What were Mark Johnson's career stats?
- In 428 games, Mark Johnson had 229 hits, 38 home runs, 137 RBI, 142 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .232 batting average.
- How much did Mark Johnson earn in his career?
- Mark Johnson's recorded salaries total $949,000 over 4 seasons, 1995 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Johnson's career ran from 1995 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 1998, 2000, and 2001.
- What was Mark Johnson's salary?
- Mark Johnson's last recorded salary was $475,000, in 2002. His highest recorded salary was $475,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 2002.
- What position did Mark Johnson play?
- Mark Johnson played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mark Johnson and how much did he weigh?
- Mark Johnson was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 230 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mark Johnson hit each season?
- Mark Johnson's home runs by season: 13 in 1995, 13 in 1996, 4 in 1997, 0 in 1998, 1 in 2000, 6 in 2001, and 1 in 2002. His most in one season was 13, in 1995 and 1996.
- What was Mark Johnson's career batting average?
- Mark Johnson batted .232 over his career, with 229 hits in 988 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mark Johnson have?
- Mark Johnson drove in 137 runs in his career.
- Is Mark Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mark Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.