Jim Johnson, baseball player, 2006-2018

Jim Johnson

Born: 6/27/1983 in Johnson City, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-07-29 | Final Game: 2018-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: James Robert Johnson

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Biography

Jim Johnson, born in 1983, was a skilled pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 2006 to 2018. Known for his reliability in high-pressure situations, Johnson amassed a career record of 38-46 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.79. Over his tenure, he recorded a total of 531 strikeouts and achieved 178 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as a closer. His ability to consistently perform in late-game scenarios earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his status among the league’s elite during his peak years. Johnson's career unfolded in an era characterized by powerful hitters and evolving pitching strategies, yet he carved out a niche for himself with a steady approach and impressive command on the mound. He was particularly noted for his durability and work ethic, characteristics that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Throughout his time in the league, Johnson played for several teams, including the Baltimore Orioles and the Atlanta Braves, contributing to their bullpens with his veteran presence. His contributions to the game and ability to thrive under pressure have solidified his legacy in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
38 46 674 2 0 0 178 704.7 704 297 54 237 531 3.79 0

Career ERA 3.79 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 8.6% better 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
2006 BAL AL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 9 8 3 0 24.00 — 0.0
2007 BAL AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 2 2 1 9.00 — 0.0
2008 BAL AL 2 4 54 0 0 0 1 68.7 54 17 28 38 2.23 4.32 (+48%) 1643.8
2009 BAL AL 4 6 64 0 0 0 10 70.0 73 32 23 49 4.11 4.32 (+5%) 43.8
2010 BAL AL 1 1 26 0 0 0 1 26.3 32 10 5 22 3.42 4.08 (+16%) 662.4
2011 BAL AL 6 5 69 0 0 0 9 91.0 80 27 21 58 2.67 3.94 (+32%) 1666.9
2012 BAL AL 2 1 71 0 0 0 51 68.7 55 19 15 41 2.49 4.01 (+38%) 1322.6
2013 BAL AL 3 8 74 0 0 0 50 70.3 72 23 18 56 2.94 3.87 (+24%) 748.3
2014 OAK AL 4 2 38 0 0 0 2 40.3 60 32 23 28 7.14 3.74 (-91%) -1574.5
2014 DET AL 1 0 16 0 0 0 0 13.0 9 10 12 14 6.92 3.74 (-85%) -227.9
2015 ATL NL 2 3 49 0 0 0 9 48.0 45 12 14 33 2.25 3.96 (+43%) 877.0
2015 LAD NL 0 3 23 0 0 0 1 18.7 32 21 6 17 10.12 3.96 (-156%) -
2016 ATL NL 2 6 65 0 0 0 20 64.7 57 22 20 68 3.06 4.19 (+27%) 2418.5
2017 ATL NL 6 3 61 0 0 0 22 56.7 59 35 25 61 5.56 4.36 (-28%) 202.8
2018 LAA AL 5 3 62 1 0 0 2 63.3 64 27 22 45 3.84 4.15 (+8%) -846.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
674 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2006 BAL AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 BAL AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 BAL AL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 BAL AL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 BAL AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 BAL AL 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 BAL AL 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 BAL AL 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 OAK AL 38 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 DET AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 ATL NL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 LAD NL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 ATL NL 65 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 ATL NL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 LAA AL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2012 ALDS1 BAL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2012 ALWC BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 5 0 2 5.3 8 5 1 4 8.44

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2012 ALDS1 BAL 0 1 4 0 2 4.3 6 5 0 4 10.38
2012 ALWC BAL 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 0 1 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 674 2 39 106 7 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 BAL P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2007 BAL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 BAL P 54 0 4 10 0 1
2009 BAL P 64 0 4 10 1 0
2010 BAL P 26 0 2 3 0 0
2011 BAL P 69 0 8 16 1 2
2012 BAL P 71 0 6 12 0 1
2013 BAL P 74 0 3 17 2 2
2014 OAK P 38 0 2 3 1 0
2014 DET P 16 0 2 3 0 0
2015 ATL P 49 0 3 2 1 0
2015 LAN P 23 0 1 4 0 0
2016 ATL P 65 0 1 10 0 2
2017 ATL P 61 0 0 9 0 0
2018 LAA P 62 1 3 7 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 674

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2016 Player of the Week Week of 2016-07-30
2012 Reliever of the Month May
2012 Reliever of the Year Award
2006 Comeback Player of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 ATL NL $2,500,000
2015 ATL NL $1,600,000
2014 OAK AL $10,000,000
2013 BAL AL $6,500,000
2012 BAL AL $2,625,000
2011 BAL AL $975,000
2010 BAL AL $440,000
2009 BAL AL $420,000
Total Career Earnings $25,060,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2012 Cy Young Award AL 7th 5.0 196 0
2012 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 22.0 392 0