Micah Johnson, baseball player, 2015-2017

Micah Johnson

Born: 12/18/1990 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-04-06 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Micah Drew Johnson

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Biography

Micah Johnson was a professional baseball player born in 1990, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2015 to 2017. Known for his speed and versatility on the field, Johnson made a mark in the game during a time when athleticism was highly valued, particularly for players who could influence the game with their base running. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 61 games, where he recorded 26 hits and accumulated a .224 batting average. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 4 RBIs and showcased his speed with 4 stolen bases. Johnson's career unfolded during a transitional period for baseball, where the emphasis on analytics began to reshape player evaluation and team strategy. While his overall numbers may not reflect a long-lasting impact in the league, his ability to steal bases and his presence on the field underscored the importance of speed in the game. After his playing days ended in October 2017, Johnson left behind a legacy as a player who embodied the spirit of determination and adaptability in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 116 13 26 4 0 0 4 4 9 35 0.224 0.291 0.259 0.550 -299.2

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.550 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 25.4% 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
2015 CHW AL 36 100 10 23 4 0 0 4 3 9 30 0.230 .254 (-10%) .316 (-3%) .404 (-33%) .721 (-20%) -299.2
2016 LAD NL 7 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2017 ATL NL 18 10 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 36 32 60 76 3 14
OF 4 1 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 CHA 2B 33 32 58 76 3 14
2016 LAN 2B 3 0 2 0 0 0
2016 LAN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2017 ATL OF 3 1 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 36
Left Field 4