Dave Johnson, baseball player, 1987-1993

Dave Johnson

Born: 10/24/1959 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-05-29 | Final Game: 1993-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: David Wayne Johnson

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Biography

Dave Johnson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1993. Born in 1959, Johnson's career spanned the late 1980s and early 1990s, a time characterized by the increasing offensive output in the league. He made his debut on May 29, 1987, and finished his playing career on September 19, 1993. Throughout his tenure, he showcased his skills on the mound, compiling a career record of 22 wins and 25 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.11. Johnson struck out a total of 143 batters, demonstrating his ability to generate swings and misses despite not recording any saves during his time in the majors. His playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during his era, as teams began to prioritize power and offense. While Johnson may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions as a reliable pitcher added depth to the rosters he was part of, and he remains a notable figure from a period of significant change in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 25 77 57 7 0 0 368.0 439 209 63 102 143 5.11 0

Career ERA 5.11 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 27.9% 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
1987 PIT NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6.3 13 7 2 4 9.95 — 0.0
1989 BAL AL 4 7 14 14 4 0 0 89.3 90 42 28 26 4.23 3.71 (-14%) -2606.0
1990 BAL AL 13 9 30 29 3 0 0 180.0 196 82 43 68 4.10 3.86 (-6%) -5249.0
1991 BAL AL 4 8 22 14 0 0 0 84.0 127 66 24 38 7.07 3.91 (-81%) -3899.7
1993 DET AL 1 1 6 0 0 0 0 8.3 13 12 5 7 12.96 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1987 PIT NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 BAL AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 BAL AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 BAL AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 DET AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 77 57 28 23 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 PIT P 5 0 1 1 0 1
1989 BAL P 14 14 6 5 0 0
1990 BAL P 30 29 13 10 2 1
1991 BAL P 22 14 7 7 0 1
1993 DET P 6 0 1 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 77

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1989 Player of the Week Week of 1989-08-11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 BAL AL $200,000
1990 BAL AL $113,500
1989 BAL AL $70,500
Total Career Earnings $384,000