Mike Johnston
Born: 3/30/1979 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-04-07 | Final Game: 2005-06-24
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Michael Charles Johnston
Biography
Mike Johnston, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief career from 2004 to 2005. Despite his aspirations in the sport, Johnston's time in Major League Baseball was notably short, as he appeared in only 25 games. Throughout his career, he faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .0, with no hits, home runs, or RBIs to his name. His career was characterized by a struggle to establish himself in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball.
Johnston's era was marked by the evolving landscape of the game, where players were increasingly focused on power and offensive production. Unfortunately, he was unable to make the impact he desired, and his time in the spotlight was fleeting. Nevertheless, Johnston's journey through the ranks of baseball highlights the myriad challenges faced by athletes striving to reach the highest level of competition, serving as a reminder of the rigorous standards required in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 33 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 20 | 5.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 4.37 | -224.0 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 36.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $300,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Community College | McHenry | MD | 1998 |