Mike Johnston
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2005)
Mike Johnston was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2005 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. Across 25 career appearances, he went 0-3 with a 5.70 ERA and 20 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-04-07
- Last Game
- 2005-06-24
Full name: Michael Charles Johnston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 4.37 | 4.46 (+2%) | -222.9 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 36.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.2 | 33 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 5.70 | — | -223 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 25 | 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 (50 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 10.1 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 4.35 |
| Away | 14 | 13.1 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6.75 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-24 | PIT | STL | — | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004-06-21 | PIT | HOU | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-18 | PIT | SEA | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-13 | PIT | OAK | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-06-12 | PIT | OAK | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-06-10 | PIT | TEX | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-06-07 | PIT | TEX | L | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-06-06 | PIT | CHC | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-02 | PIT | STL | L | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004-05-30 | PIT | CHC | — | 0.2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
Salary History
Mike Johnston's recorded salaries total $300,000 over 1 season, in 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Johnston's career ran from 2004 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2005.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | $300,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $300,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Community College | McHenry | MD | 1998 |
Mike Johnston: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mike Johnston's first major league game on April 7, 2004; the last one listed came on June 24, 2005. The team column never changes: it is the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2004 to 2005. Johnston played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. Born on March 30, 1979, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, Johnston was listed at 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds. Johnston's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Charles Johnston.
The pitching table credits Johnston with a 0-3 record and a 5.70 ERA in 25 games. Also on Johnston's record: 20 strikeouts. The league ERA over Johnston's seasons was 4.38, so the 5.70 figure ran 30.3% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.37 in 2004, when the league's was 4.46.
The position breakdown shows 25 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 0 putouts and 7 assists against 1 errors.
The one salary on file is $300,000, for 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Johnston's career ran from 2004 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2005. Johnston's college years, 1998, were spent at Garrett Community College. Retrosheet box scores cover 50 of Johnston's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Johnston
- What years did Mike Johnston play?
- Mike Johnston played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2005.
- Was Mike Johnston a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Johnston pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 20 strikeouts.
- What teams did Mike Johnston play for?
- Mike Johnston played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (2004–2005).
- What were Mike Johnston's career stats?
- In 25 games, Mike Johnston went 0-3 with a 5.70 ERA, 20 strikeouts, and 23.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Mike Johnston earn in his career?
- Mike Johnston's recorded salaries total $300,000 over 1 season, in 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Johnston's career ran from 2004 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2005.
- What was Mike Johnston's salary?
- Mike Johnston's recorded salary was $300,000 in 2004.
- What position did Mike Johnston play?
- Mike Johnston played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Johnston and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Johnston was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Mike Johnston's career ERA?
- Mike Johnston finished with a 5.70 career ERA, going 0-3 with 20 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Johnston have?
- Mike Johnston recorded 20 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Johnston in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Johnston has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.