Randy Johnson, baseball player, 1988-2009

Randy Johnson

⭐ Hall of Fame 2015

Born: 9/10/1963 in Walnut Creek, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-15 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'10" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Randall David Johnson

Biography

Randy Johnson, born in 1963, was a dominant left-handed pitcher who played from 1988 until his retirement in 2009. Over the course of his illustrious career, Johnson amassed a record of 303-166 and posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.29. Known for his towering height at 6 feet 10 inches, he delivered a menacing fastball and devastating slider that contributed to his remarkable total of 4,875 strikeouts, placing him among the all-time greats in baseball history. Johnson's career was marked by consistency and excellence, highlighted by his five Cy Young Awards, which underscored his status as the premier pitcher of his era. Johnson's impact extended beyond individual accolades; he also played a pivotal role in leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to their first World Series title in 2001, where he was named World Series MVP for his outstanding performances. A ten-time All-Star, Johnson's legacy was cemented with his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015, recognizing his contributions to the game and his place as one of the most feared pitchers in baseball history. His career spanned two decades, during which he not only dominated hitters but also helped shape the modern game and inspired a generation of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
303 166 618 603 100 37 2 4135.3 3346 1513 411 1497 4875 3.29 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
619 625 20 78 14 0 1 40 0 19 296 0.125 0.153 0.152 0.305 -4989.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
19 24 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 13 0.083

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 ALDS1 NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2005 ALDS2 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 NLDS2 ARI 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2001 NLCS ARI 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2001 NLDS2 ARI 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2001 WS ARI 3 7 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.143
1999 NLDS2 ARI 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
1998 NLDS2 HOU 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000
1997 ALDS2 SEA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 ALCS SEA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 ALDS2 SEA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
7 9 19 16 0 121.0 106 47 32 132 3.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2006 ALDS1 NYA 0 1 1 1 0 5.7 8 5 2 4 7.94
2005 ALDS2 NYA 0 0 2 1 0 7.3 12 5 1 4 6.14
2002 NLDS2 ARI 0 1 1 1 0 6.0 10 5 2 4 7.50
2001 NLCS ARI 2 0 2 2 0 16.0 10 2 3 19 1.12
2001 NLDS2 ARI 0 1 1 1 0 8.0 6 3 2 9 3.38
2001 WS ARI 3 0 3 2 0 17.3 9 2 3 19 1.04
1999 NLDS2 ARI 0 1 1 1 0 8.3 8 7 3 11 7.56
1998 NLDS2 HOU 0 2 2 2 0 14.0 12 3 2 17 1.93
1997 ALDS2 SEA 0 2 2 2 0 13.0 14 8 6 16 5.54
1995 ALCS SEA 0 1 2 2 0 15.3 12 4 2 13 2.35
1995 ALDS2 SEA 2 0 2 1 0 10.0 5 3 6 16 2.70

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 618 603 90 448 57 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 618
Left Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 SFN NL $8,000,000
2008 ARI NL $15,100,546
2007 ARI NL $9,100,546
2006 NYA AL $15,661,427
2005 NYA AL $16,000,000
2004 ARI NL $16,000,000
2003 ARI NL $15,000,000
2002 ARI NL $13,350,000
2001 ARI NL $13,350,000
2000 ARI NL $13,350,000
1999 ARI NL $9,700,000
1998 SEA AL $6,000,000
1997 SEA AL $6,325,000
1996 SEA AL $6,025,000
1995 SEA AL $4,675,000
1994 SEA AL $3,325,000
1993 SEA AL $2,625,000
1992 SEA AL $1,392,500
1991 SEA AL $350,000
1990 SEA AL $150,000
1989 MON NL $70,000
Total Career Earnings $175,550,019

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1983, 1984, 1985

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2004 Cy Young Award NL 2nd 97.0 160 8
2004 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 7.0 448 0
2002 Cy Young Award NL 1st 160.0 160 32
2002 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 127.0 448 0
2001 Cy Young Award NL 1st 156.0 160 30
2001 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 23.0 448 0
2000 Cy Young Award NL 1st 133.0 160 22
2000 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 5.0 448 0
1999 Cy Young Award NL 1st 134.0 160 20
1999 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 21.0 448 0
1998 Cy Young Award NL 7th 2.0 160 0
1998 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 2.0 448 0
1997 Cy Young Award AL 2nd 77.0 140 2
1997 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 42.0 392 0
1995 Cy Young Award AL 1st 136.0 140 26
1995 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 111.0 392 0
1994 Cy Young Award AL 3rd 24.0 140 2
1993 Cy Young Award AL 2nd 75.0 140 6
1993 Most Valuable Player AL 24th 1.0 392 0