Joe Johnson, baseball player, 1985-1987

Joe Johnson

Born: 10/30/1961 in Brookline, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-07-25 | Final Game: 1987-06-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Joseph Richard Johnson

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Biography

Joe Johnson, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1987. Over the course of his brief time in Major League Baseball, he achieved a win-loss record of 20-18 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Johnson struck out a total of 149 batters, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters during his tenure. Despite not recording any saves, he was a reliable presence in the bullpen and in starting roles for the teams he played for. Johnson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball when the game was evolving with an increasing emphasis on offense and the emergence of relief specialists. His contributions, while not marked by accolades or extensive longevity, added depth to the pitching staffs he was part of. While he may not be a household name, Johnson's journey through the ranks of professional baseball is a testament to the dedication and passion that characterize the sport. After retiring on June 21, 1987, he left behind a legacy as a determined pitcher in a competitive era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 18 62 58 3 0 0 327.3 367 163 30 99 149 4.48 0

Career ERA 4.48 vs. league average 4.05 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
1985 ATL NL 4 4 15 14 1 0 0 85.7 95 39 24 34 4.10 3.89 (-5%) -672.0
1986 ATL NL 6 7 17 15 2 0 0 87.0 101 48 35 49 4.97 3.97 (-25%) -317.4
1986 TOR AL 7 2 16 15 0 0 0 88.0 94 38 22 39 3.89 3.97 (+2%) 1774.8
1987 TOR AL 3 5 14 14 0 0 0 66.7 77 38 18 27 5.13 4.29 (-19%) -1043.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 49 2 4 1 0 0 3 0 4 20 0.082 0.148 0.102 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .082 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 68.5% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career SLG .102 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 74.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 65.6% 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
1985 ATL NL 15 23 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 8 0.043 — — — — 0.0
1986 ATL NL 17 26 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 12 0.115 — — — — 0.0
1986 TOR AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 TOR AL 14 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 62 58 22 44 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 ATL P 15 14 4 7 1 0
1986 ATL P 17 15 5 22 2 1
1986 TOR P 16 15 6 7 0 1
1987 TOR P 14 14 7 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 62

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 CAL AL $157,500
1986 ATL NL $105,000
Total Career Earnings $262,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Maine at Orono Orono ME 1980, 1981, 1982