Mike Johnson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974)
Mike Johnson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1974 for the San Diego Padres. Across 18 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 4.64 ERA and 15 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-07-25
- Last Game
- 1974-10-02
Full name: Michael Norton Johnson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | SDN | NL | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 4.64 | 3.63 (-28%) | -215.5 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 4.64 | — | -215 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | SDN | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 18 | 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 (36 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 7.0 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3.86 |
| Away | 11 | 14.1 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 5.02 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-10-02 | SDP | SFG | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974-09-19 | SDP | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-13 | SDP | ATL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-06 | SDP | HOU | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974-09-03 | SDP | ATL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-02 | SDP | ATL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974-08-30 | SDP | CHC | L | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-25 | SDP | PIT | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-18 | SDP | CHC | — | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-08-16 | SDP | CHC | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
Mike Johnson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mike Johnson's first major league game on July 25, 1974; the last one listed came on October 2, 1974. The team column never changes: it is the San Diego Padres in 1974. Johnson, born on March 2, 1951, in Slayton, MN, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Johnson's listed size is 185 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The bio lists the given name Michael Norton.
Johnson's career pitching line is 0 wins, 2 losses and a 4.64 ERA over 18 appearances. Johnson had 15 strikeouts. Against a 3.63 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.64 mark was 27.9% worse. All of that pitching came in 1974, with 18 games and 15 strikeouts.
Retrosheet box scores cover 36 of Johnson's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 18 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Johnson with 0 putouts, 2 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Johnson
- Was Mike Johnson a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Johnson pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 15 strikeouts.
- What teams did Mike Johnson play for?
- Mike Johnson played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1974).
- What were Mike Johnson's career stats?
- In 18 games, Mike Johnson went 0-2 with a 4.64 ERA, 15 strikeouts, and 21.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Mike Johnson play?
- Mike Johnson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Johnson and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Johnson was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- What was Mike Johnson's career ERA?
- Mike Johnson finished with a 4.64 career ERA, going 0-2 with 15 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Johnson have?
- Mike Johnson recorded 15 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.