Dan Johnson

Born: 8/10/1979 in Coon Rapids, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-05-27 | Final Game: 2015-07-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Daniel Ryan Johnson

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Biography

Dan Johnson, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 2005 until his retirement in 2015. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 443 games across multiple Major League Baseball teams, accumulating 324 hits and 57 home runs. Johnson's offensive contributions included a total of 203 RBIs, and he finished his career with a batting average of .234. Known for his power-hitting ability, Johnson played a significant role during the transition period of baseball, where the game was increasingly influenced by analytics and the emphasis on home run production. Johnson's career spanned a decade, during which he demonstrated resilience and versatility on the field. He was particularly noted for his clutch performances, including a memorable late-game home run that helped solidify his reputation as a player who could deliver in critical situations. Despite not being a superstar, Johnson's contributions were valued by his teammates and coaches, and he left a lasting impression in the dugouts he inhabited. His journey through the leagues reflects the experiences of many players who navigate the challenges of professional baseball, making him a notable figure in the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
443	1382	179	324	61	2	57	203	1	214	244	0.234	0.335	0.405	0.741	-171.3

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.741 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — near 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
2005	OAK	AL	109	375	54	103	21	0	15	58	0	50	52	0.275	.264 (+4%)	.330 (+7%)	.418 (+8%)	.749 (+8%)	580.6
2006	OAK	AL	91	286	30	67	13	1	9	37	0	40	45	0.234	.269 (-13%)	.336 (-4%)	.431 (-12%)	.768 (-8%)	-462.7
2007	OAK	AL	117	416	53	98	20	1	18	62	0	72	77	0.236	.268 (-12%)	.335 (+4%)	.422 (-1%)	.758 (+1%)	239.1
2008	OAK	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	TBR	AL	10	25	3	5	0	0	2	4	0	3	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	TBR	AL	40	111	15	22	3	0	7	23	1	25	27	0.198	.257 (-23%)	.325 (+5%)	.402 (+3%)	.728 (+4%)	118.0
2011	TBR	AL	31	84	7	10	1	0	2	4	0	6	18	0.119	.255 (-53%)	.320 (-42%)	.399 (-49%)	.719 (-46%)	-646.2
2012	CHW	AL	14	22	8	8	1	0	3	6	0	9	3	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	BAL	AL	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	TOR	AL	15	38	8	8	2	0	1	7	0	7	10	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	STL	NL	12	19	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	2	4	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	9	1	2	1	0	0	0	3	4	0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2010	ALDS1	TBA	5	9	1	2	1	0	0	0	3	4	0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	343	316	2818	191	16	306
3B	9	5	5	8	2	0
OF	4	1	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	OAK	1B	101	98	897	57	6	94
2006	OAK	1B	85	77	689	64	4	96
2007	OAK	1B	97	96	869	40	4	80
2008	TBA	1B	8	4	39	5	0	4
2008	TBA	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
2010	TBA	1B	13	11	82	3	0	11
2010	TBA	3B	6	5	5	6	2	0
2010	TBA	OF	3	0	1	0	0	0
2011	TBA	1B	21	19	151	13	1	10
2011	TBA	3B	3	0	0	2	0	0
2012	CHA	1B	3	1	12	1	0	2
2013	BAL	1B	1	0	1	0	0	1
2014	TOR	1B	8	6	44	4	1	2
2015	SLN	1B	6	4	34	4	0	6