Randy Johnson
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1982)
Randy Johnson was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1982 for the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 3 seasons. In 101 career games, he hit .244 with 62 hits, 10 home runs, and 36 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 156.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-07-05
- Last Game
- 1982-10-03
Full name: Randall Stuart Johnson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 254 | 26 | 62 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 36 | 0 | 32 | 50 | .244 | .321 | .402 | .723 | 156 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career OBP .321 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .402 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .723 vs. league average .713 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CHA | AL | 12 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 89 | 234 | 26 | 58 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 33 | 0 | 30 | 46 | .248 | .261 (-5%) | .324 (avg) | .388 (+8%) | .712 (+4%) | 155.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 101 | 254 | 26 | 62 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 36 | 0 | 32 | 50 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 156 | ||
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 (101 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 52 | 128 | 20 | 36 | 7 | 19 | .281 |
| Away | 49 | 126 | 6 | 26 | 3 | 17 | .206 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-03 | MIN | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-10-02 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-30 | MIN | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-28 | MIN | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982-09-28 | MIN | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-24 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-22 | MIN | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-21 | MIN | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-13 | MIN | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-12 | MIN | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 72 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus | Miami | FL | 1977, 1978 |
Randy Johnson: the record in brief
Randy Johnson played a first major league game on July 5, 1980 and a last one on October 3, 1982. By club, Johnson's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1980) and the Minnesota Twins (1982). At 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, Johnson is listed as a designated hitter. Johnson batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Johnson was born on August 15, 1958, in Miami, FL, USA. Randy Johnson was the playing name; the full given name is Randall Stuart.
In 101 games and 254 at bats, Johnson batted .244 with 62 hits, adding 10 homers and 36 RBI. Johnson got on base at a .321 rate and slugged .402 (.723 OPS). Johnson's .244 average ran 7.2% below the .263 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season beat the 10 home runs Johnson hit in 1982. 1982 produced Johnson's most hits, 58 of them for the Minnesota Twins. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .248 in 1982, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Randy Johnson
- What years did Randy Johnson play?
- Randy Johnson played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1982.
- Was Randy Johnson a pitcher?
- No. Randy Johnson was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Randy Johnson hit?
- Randy Johnson hit 10 career home runs with 62 hits.
- What was Randy Johnson's career batting average?
- Randy Johnson batted .244 over his career, with 62 hits in 254 at bats.
- How many RBI did Randy Johnson have?
- Randy Johnson drove in 36 runs in his career.
- Is Randy Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Randy Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.