Dave Johnson

Born: 10/4/1948 in Abilene, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-07-02 | Final Game: 1978-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: David Charles Johnson

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Biography

Dave Johnson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1948, whose career spanned from 1974 until his retirement on May 10, 1978. Known for his tenacity on the mound, Johnson played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Throughout his career, he showcased a competitive spirit, finishing with a record of 4-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. Johnson struck out 50 batters and recorded 2 saves in his time in the big leagues, demonstrating his ability to handle pressure situations and contribute to his team's efforts. Although his career was relatively brief, Johnson's experience and contributions to the game reflected the challenges and changes of the era, providing insight into the evolving strategies of pitching during the mid-1970s. His legacy persists as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	10	53	7	0	0	2	108.7	126	56	9	44	50	4.64	0

Career ERA 4.64 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 23.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1974	BAL	AL	2	2	11	0	2	15.3	17	5	5	6	2.93	3.63 (+19%)	2.2
1975	BAL	AL	0	1	6	0	0	8.7	8	4	7	4	4.15	—	0.0
1977	MIN	AL	2	5	30	6	0	72.7	86	37	23	33	4.58	4.00 (-15%)	-441.6
1978	MIN	AL	0	2	6	1	0	12.0	15	10	9	7	7.50	3.69 (-103%)	-320.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000	0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1974	BAL	AL	11	.000	—	—	—	—
1975	BAL	AL	6	.000	—	—	—	—
1977	MIN	AL	30	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	MIN	AL	6	.000	—	—	—	—