Elliot Johnson

Born: 3/9/1984 in Safford, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-05 | Final Game: 2014-05-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Elliot Tyler Johnson

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Biography

Elliot Johnson, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2014. Primarily stationed as a position player, Johnson appeared in 318 games over his career. He was known for his speed on the base paths, amassing 46 stolen bases, which showcased his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and contribute to his team's offensive strategy. His playing style was characterized by a combination of aggressive baserunning and versatility in the field. Throughout his career, Johnson recorded a total of 161 hits, resulting in 12 home runs and 69 RBIs, with a batting average of .215. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the upper echelons of hitters, his contributions were particularly valuable during a time when teams increasingly sought speed and defensive flexibility. Johnson's journey through the majors highlighted the importance of adaptability in the game, as he carved out a role that emphasized his strengths, particularly in pinch-running and defensive substitutions. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, where the emphasis on analytics began to reshape player evaluation and team strategy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
318	749	80	161	26	7	12	69	46	54	218	0.215	0.269	0.316	0.586	-2218.4

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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
2008	TBR	AL	7	19	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	TBR	AL	70	160	20	31	7	2	4	17	6	14	53	0.194	.255 (-24%)	.320 (-20%)	.399 (-15%)	.719 (-17%)	-534.4
2012	TBR	AL	123	297	32	72	10	2	6	33	18	24	84	0.242	.254 (-5%)	.318 (-5%)	.405 (-14%)	.724 (-10%)	-543.1
2013	KCR	AL	79	162	19	29	2	1	2	9	14	8	49	0.179	.253 (-29%)	.317 (-31%)	.396 (-39%)	.714 (-36%)	-1047.7
2013	ATL	NL	32	92	8	24	5	2	0	10	8	8	18	0.261	.253 (+3%)	.317 (avg)	.396 (-10%)	.714 (-5%)	-1047.7
2014	CLE	AL	7	19	1	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	14	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	4	0.071

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2013	NLDS2	ATL	4	14	1	1	0	1	0	0	1	4	0.071
2011	ALDS2	TBA	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	1	0	0	1
2B	99	67	124	199	9	35
3B	15	9	10	30	3	1
OF	21	8	21	0	0	0
SS	164	112	163	325	13	72

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	TBA	2B	1	1	3	5	0	1
2008	TBA	OF	2	1	4	0	0	0
2008	TBA	SS	2	2	4	6	1	3
2011	TBA	1B	2	0	1	0	0	1
2011	TBA	2B	9	4	6	11	1	0
2011	TBA	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
2011	TBA	SS	52	37	48	100	1	15
2012	TBA	2B	13	8	20	25	1	5
2012	TBA	3B	6	3	5	12	2	0
2012	TBA	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0
2012	TBA	SS	100	68	102	204	11	50
2013	KCA	2B	57	36	70	111	2	22
2013	KCA	3B	4	3	1	9	1	1
2013	KCA	OF	3	1	1	0	0	0
2013	KCA	SS	8	4	8	10	0	3
2013	ATL	2B	17	16	22	40	3	5
2013	ATL	3B	4	3	4	9	0	0
2013	ATL	OF	8	3	8	0	0	0
2013	ATL	SS	2	1	1	5	0	1
2014	CLE	2B	2	2	3	7	2	2
2014	CLE	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2014	CLE	OF	3	3	6	0	0	0