Jonathan Johnson, baseball player, 1998-2003

Jonathan Johnson

Born: 7/16/1974 in LaGrange, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-27 | Final Game: 2003-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Kent Johnson

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Biography

Jonathan Johnson, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 until 2003. Making his debut during an era characterized by offensive explosions and high-scoring games, Johnson's career unfolded in a league increasingly defined by powerful hitters and evolving pitching strategies. He played for a number of teams, contributing to the dynamic nature of the game during the early 2000s. Over the course of his career, Johnson compiled a record of 2-4 with a 6.63 earned run average (ERA), striking out 68 batters in total. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was marked by a determination to navigate the challenges posed by opposing lineups. Johnson's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as he faced some of the most formidable hitters in baseball history. His tenure in the majors, while brief, was a testament to the dedication required to perform at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 4 42 4 0 0 0 77.3 96 57 9 53 68 6.63 0

Career ERA 6.63 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons — 47.4% 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
1998 TEX AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.3 5 4 5 3 8.31 — 0.0
1999 TEX AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 9 5 2 3 15.00 — 0.0
2000 TEX AL 1 1 15 0 0 0 0 29.0 34 20 19 23 6.21 4.77 (-30%) -517.4
2001 TEX AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 10.3 13 11 7 11 9.58 4.42 (-117%) -347.2
2002 SDP NL 1 2 16 0 0 0 0 15.3 15 7 5 21 4.11 4.28 (+4%) -
2003 HOU NL 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 15.3 20 10 15 7 5.87 4.40 (-33%) -903.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 4 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 .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.763 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
1998 TEX AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 TEX AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 TEX AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 TEX AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 SDP NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 HOU NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 42 4 6 10 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 TEX P 1 1 1 1 0 0
1999 TEX P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2000 TEX P 15 0 1 7 0 0
2001 TEX P 5 0 0 0 0 0
2002 SDN P 16 0 0 0 1 0
2003 HOU P 4 3 4 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 42

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 TEX AL $202,500
Total Career Earnings $202,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1993, 1994, 1995