Bart Johnson

Born: 1/3/1950 in Torrance, CA, USA

Died: 4/22/2020 in Palos Heights, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-08 | Final Game: 1977-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Clair Barth Johnson

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Biography

Bart Johnson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1950, who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 until his retirement in 1977. Over the course of his career, Johnson compiled a win-loss record of 43-51, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.94, he demonstrated a capacity to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Johnson struck out 520 batters, highlighting his ability to overpower hitters with his pitching arsenal. Additionally, he accumulated 17 saves, indicating his role in late-game situations and the trust placed in him by his managers. Throughout his tenure in the league, Johnson was known for his solid pitching technique, which was especially valuable during a time when the game was evolving with more emphasis on power hitting. His contributions were particularly significant in the context of the 1970s, a decade that saw changes in pitching styles and strategies. While Johnson may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his consistent presence on the mound and competitive nature left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who followed his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
43	51	185	97	22	6	17	809.3	806	354	60	348	520	3.94	0

Career ERA 3.94 vs. league average 3.65 across their career seasons — 8.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1969	CHW	AL	1	3	4	3	0	0	0	22.3	22	8	6	18	3.22	3.61 (+11%)	-
1970	CHW	AL	4	7	18	15	2	1	0	89.7	92	48	46	71	4.82	3.89 (-24%)	-
1971	CHW	AL	12	10	53	16	4	0	14	178.0	148	58	111	153	2.93	3.47 (+15%)	-
1972	CHW	AL	0	3	9	0	0	0	1	13.7	18	14	13	9	9.22	3.26 (-182%)	-
1973	CHW	AL	3	3	22	9	0	0	0	80.7	76	37	40	56	4.13	3.75 (-10%)	-
1974	CHW	AL	10	4	18	18	8	2	0	121.7	105	37	32	76	2.74	3.63 (+25%)	-
1976	CHW	AL	9	16	32	32	8	3	0	211.3	231	111	62	91	4.73	3.51 (-35%)	-
1977	CHW	AL	4	5	29	4	0	0	2	92.0	114	41	38	46	4.01	4.00 (avg)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
185	93	7	20	3	0	0	11	1	3	19	0.215	0.247	0.247	0.495	-368.5

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career SLG .247 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.495 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1969	CHW	AL	4	6	1	1	0	1	1	2	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	CHW	AL	18	29	3	8	2	2	0	1	6	0.276	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	CHW	AL	53	57	3	11	1	8	0	0	12	0.193	.249 (-23%)	.316 (-35%)	.365 (-42%)	.682 (-39%)	-368.5
1972	CHW	AL	9	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	CHW	AL	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	CHW	AL	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	CHW	AL	32	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	CHW	AL	29	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0