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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | WSN | NL | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 2.42 | - |
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 0 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 6.67 | - |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 7 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 131.0 | 118 | 64 | 70 | 104 | 4.40 | -767.2 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 14 | 11 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 219.7 | 174 | 89 | 120 | 194 | 3.65 | -2448.2 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 13 | 10 | 33 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 201.3 | 151 | 89 | 152 | 228 | 3.98 | -481.4 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 12 | 14 | 31 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 210.3 | 154 | 88 | 144 | 241 | 3.77 | 767.0 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 19 | 8 | 35 | 34 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 255.3 | 185 | 92 | 99 | 308 | 3.24 | 7682.9 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 13 | 6 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 172.0 | 132 | 61 | 72 | 204 | 3.19 | 5939.7 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 18 | 2 | 30 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 214.3 | 159 | 59 | 65 | 294 | 2.48 | 13256.9 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 5 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.3 | 48 | 25 | 25 | 85 | 3.67 | 1855.1 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 20 | 4 | 30 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 213.0 | 147 | 54 | 77 | 291 | 2.28 | 8707.9 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 10 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 84.3 | 57 | 12 | 26 | 116 | 1.28 | 5137.6 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 9 | 10 | 23 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 160.0 | 146 | 77 | 60 | 213 | 4.33 | 4462.2 |
| 1999 | AZ | NL | 17 | 9 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 271.7 | 207 | 75 | 70 | 364 | 2.48 | - |
| 2000 | AZ | NL | 19 | 7 | 35 | 35 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 248.7 | 202 | 73 | 76 | 347 | 2.64 | - |
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 21 | 6 | 35 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 249.7 | 181 | 69 | 71 | 372 | 2.49 | - |
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 24 | 5 | 35 | 35 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 260.0 | 197 | 67 | 71 | 334 | 2.32 | - |
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 6 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 114.0 | 125 | 54 | 27 | 125 | 4.26 | - |
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 16 | 14 | 35 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 245.7 | 177 | 71 | 44 | 290 | 2.60 | - |
| 2005 | NYY | AL | 17 | 8 | 34 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 225.7 | 207 | 95 | 47 | 211 | 3.79 | - |
| 2006 | NYY | AL | 17 | 11 | 33 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 205.0 | 194 | 114 | 60 | 172 | 5.00 | - |
| 2007 | AZ | NL | 4 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 52 | 24 | 13 | 72 | 3.81 | - |
| 2008 | AZ | NL | 11 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 184.0 | 184 | 80 | 44 | 173 | 3.91 | - |
| 2009 | SFG | NL | 8 | 6 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96.0 | 97 | 52 | 31 | 86 | 4.88 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | WSN | NL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 11 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 23 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | AZ | NL | 35 | 97 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0.124 | -1112.5 |
| 2000 | AZ | NL | 35 | 83 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 0.157 | -781.0 |
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 35 | 80 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 0.100 | -954.1 |
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 35 | 89 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 0.135 | -886.2 |
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 18 | 36 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 35 | 80 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 0.125 | -813.1 |
| 2005 | NYY | AL | 34 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | NYY | AL | 33 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | AZ | NL | 10 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | AZ | NL | 30 | 50 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 0.140 | -442.5 |
| 2009 | SFG | NL | 22 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | MON | P | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | MON | P | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | SEA | P | 22 | 22 | 7 | 21 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | SEA | P | 33 | 33 | 6 | 24 | 5 | 2 |
| 1991 | SEA | P | 33 | 33 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 3 |
| 1992 | SEA | P | 31 | 31 | 5 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | P | 35 | 34 | 10 | 29 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | SEA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SEA | P | 23 | 23 | 12 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SEA | P | 30 | 30 | 7 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | SEA | P | 14 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | SEA | P | 30 | 29 | 7 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | HOU | P | 11 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | SEA | P | 23 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 8 | 2 |
| 1999 | ARI | P | 35 | 35 | 4 | 28 | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 | ARI | P | 35 | 35 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | ARI | P | 35 | 34 | 2 | 27 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 | ARI | P | 35 | 35 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | ARI | P | 18 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | ARI | P | 35 | 35 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | NYA | P | 34 | 34 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | NYA | P | 33 | 33 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | ARI | P | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | ARI | P | 30 | 30 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | SFN | P | 22 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 618 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
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 |