Bob Johnson

Born: 4/25/1943 in Aurora, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-19 | Final Game: 1977-06-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Robert Dale Johnson

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Biography

Bob Johnson, born in 1943, was a skilled pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 until June 5, 1977. Over the course of his career, he amassed a record of 28 wins and 34 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.48. Johnson's effectiveness on the mound was underscored by his ability to strike out hitters, totaling 507 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams' success with 12 saves. Johnson's career unfolded during a period marked by evolving pitching styles and strategies in the league. He was known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure, characteristics that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. While his win-loss record may not have reflected dominance, his ERA and strikeout totals highlighted his talent and consistency as a pitcher. As a part of the game during the early years of the 1970s, Johnson contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the resilience and skill of pitchers in an era that was beginning to see a shift towards more specialized roles within the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
28	34	183	76	18	2	12	692.3	644	268	82	269	507	3.48	0

Career ERA 3.48 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — near 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	NYN	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	1.7	1	0	1	1	0.00	—	0.0
1970	KCR	AL	8	13	40	26	10	1	4	214.0	178	73	82	206	3.07	3.89 (+21%)	-
1971	PIT	NL	9	10	31	27	7	1	0	174.7	170	67	55	101	3.45	3.47 (avg)	-1379.5
1972	PIT	NL	4	4	31	11	1	0	3	115.7	98	38	46	79	2.96	3.26 (+9%)	-1892.8
1973	PIT	NL	4	2	50	2	0	0	4	92.0	98	37	34	68	3.62	3.75 (+3%)	-723.6
1974	CLE	AL	3	4	14	10	0	0	0	72.0	75	35	37	36	4.38	3.63 (-21%)	-3259.2
1977	ATL	NL	0	1	15	0	0	0	0	22.3	24	18	14	16	7.25	4.00 (-81%)	-1980.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
183	157	8	15	2	0	0	8	0	16	93	0.096	0.179	0.108	0.287	-994.1

Career AVG .096 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 62.3% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career SLG .108 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 71.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.287 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1969	NYN	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	KCR	AL	40	57	2	6	1	3	6	34	0.105	.253 (-59%)	.325 (-42%)	.385 (-68%)	.711 (-56%)	-533.8
1971	PIT	NL	31	48	3	3	0	2	8	33	0.062	—	—	—	—	-460.4
1972	PIT	NL	31	35	2	5	1	2	1	16	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	PIT	NL	50	14	1	0	0	0	1	9	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	CLE	AL	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	ATL	NL	15	3	0	1	0	1	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0