Russ Johnson
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2005)
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-04-08
- Last Game
- 2005-07-15
Full name: William Russell Johnson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 364 | 836 | 117 | 221 | 46 | 2 | 14 | 97 | 16 | 105 | 173 | .264 | .348 | .374 | .722 | -102 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .348 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .374 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career OPS .722 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 5.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 21 | 60 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 14 | .300 | .266 (+12%) | .336 (+8%) | .419 (-1%) | .756 (+3%) | 49.9 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 8 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 83 | 156 | 24 | 44 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 20 | 31 | .282 | .271 (+4%) | .344 (+4%) | .433 (+2%) | .778 (+3%) | 81.6 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 26 | 45 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | .178 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TBA | AL | 74 | 185 | 28 | 47 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 25 | 30 | .254 | .270 (-6%) | .344 (avg) | .437 (-25%) | .782 (-14%) | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TBA | AL | 85 | 248 | 32 | 73 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 2 | 34 | 57 | .294 | .263 (+12%) | .332 (+14%) | .426 (+2%) | .758 (+8%) | 439.7 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | 45 | 111 | 15 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 22 | .216 | .261 (-17%) | .331 (-3%) | .416 (-31%) | .747 (-19%) | -295.0 |
| 2005 | NYA | AL | 22 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 364 | 836 | 117 | 221 | 46 | 2 | 14 | 97 | 16 | 105 | 173 | .264 | — | — | — | — | 276 | ||
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 (364 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 179 | 390 | 63 | 114 | 7 | 45 | .292 |
| Away | 185 | 446 | 54 | 107 | 7 | 52 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-15 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-05 | NYY | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-27 | NYY | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-26 | NYY | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-22 | NYY | TBR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-06-21 | NYY | TBR | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-19 | NYY | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-18 | NYY | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-17 | NYY | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-15 | NYY | PIT | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2B | 75 | 57 | 119 | 176 | 5 | 37 |
| 3B | 179 | 117 | 81 | 249 | 15 | 27 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 26 | 10 | 13 | 29 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | HOU | 2B | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | HOU | 3B | 14 | 11 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | HOU | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | HOU | 3B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | HOU | 2B | 15 | 7 | 16 | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | HOU | 3B | 36 | 23 | 16 | 52 | 4 | 8 |
| 1999 | HOU | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | HOU | 2B | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | HOU | 3B | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | HOU | SS | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | TBA | 2B | 18 | 15 | 27 | 55 | 2 | 9 |
| 2000 | TBA | 3B | 49 | 25 | 14 | 74 | 3 | 6 |
| 2000 | TBA | SS | 11 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | TBA | 2B | 33 | 31 | 60 | 83 | 0 | 21 |
| 2001 | TBA | 3B | 36 | 28 | 21 | 50 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | TBA | SS | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | TBA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TBA | 3B | 27 | 27 | 23 | 38 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | TBA | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | NYA | 1B | 7 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | NYA | 3B | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | NYA | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Second Base | 75 |
| Third Base | 179 |
| Shortstop | 26 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TBA | AL | $575,000 |
| 2001 | TBA | AL | $270,000 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | $260,000 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | $205,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,310,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Russ Johnson
- What years did Russ Johnson play?
- Russ Johnson played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2005.
- Was Russ Johnson a pitcher?
- No. Russ Johnson was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Russ Johnson hit?
- Russ Johnson hit 14 career home runs with 221 hits.