Brian Johnson, baseball player, 2015-2019

Brian Johnson

Born: 12/7/1990 in Lakeland, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-07-21 | Final Game: 2019-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Christopher Brian Johnson

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Biography

Brian Johnson, born in 1990, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2019. During his career, he showcased his talents primarily as a starting pitcher, finishing with a record of 7-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.74. Known for his competitive spirit and dedication to the game, Johnson made a notable impact on the mound, accumulating a total of 142 strikeouts over his career. Johnson's journey in baseball reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers in the modern era, characterized by a focus on high strikeout rates and advanced pitching metrics. Despite not recording any saves throughout his career, he contributed to his teams with solid performances and a reliable presence in the rotation. As a player navigating the complexities of contemporary baseball, Brian Johnson remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport, leaving behind a legacy marked by perseverance and dedication.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 9 65 26 1 1 0 171.0 192 90 27 73 142 4.74 0

Career ERA 4.74 vs. league average 4.24 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
2015 BOS AL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4.3 3 4 4 3 8.31 — 0.0
2017 BOS AL 2 0 5 5 1 1 0 27.0 32 13 8 21 4.33 4.36 (+1%) -366.8
2018 BOS AL 4 5 38 13 0 0 0 99.3 104 46 38 87 4.17 4.15 (avg) -1347.9
2019 BOS AL 1 3 21 7 0 0 0 40.3 53 27 23 31 6.02 4.51 (-34%) -830.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
66 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 65.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2015 BOS AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 BOS AL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 BOS AL 38 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2019 BOS AL 22 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 65 26 2 10 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 BOS P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2017 BOS P 5 5 1 4 0 0
2018 BOS P 38 13 1 5 0 0
2019 BOS P 21 7 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 65