Mike Johnson, baseball player, 1997-2001

Mike Johnson

Born: 10/3/1975 in Edmonton, AB, CAN

MLB Debut: 1997-04-06 | Final Game: 2001-04-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Michael Keith Johnson

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Biography

Mike Johnson, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1997 to 2001. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Johnson played in an era marked by offensive prowess and the emergence of power hitters. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 7-14 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.85, which reflected the challenges he faced on the mound during a time when scoring was on the rise. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Johnson struck out 147 batters and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to be a reliable option out of the bullpen. Despite the ups and downs of his career, he contributed to his teams with determination and resilience. Johnson's journey through the league highlighted the struggles many pitchers faced during this high-scoring era, and his experiences offer insight into the complexities of pitching in a changing game. After his retirement on April 24, 2001, Johnson remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions and the lessons learned during his time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 14 81 32 0 0 2 218.0 254 166 47 103 147 6.85 0

Career ERA 6.85 vs. league average 4.55 across their career seasons — 50.8% 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
1997 BAL AL 0 1 14 5 0 0 2 39.7 52 35 16 29 7.94 4.39 (-81%) -2475.5
1997 WSN NL 2 5 11 11 0 0 0 50.0 54 33 21 28 5.94 4.39 (-35%) -
1998 WSN NL 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 7.3 16 12 2 4 14.73 — -
1999 WSN NL 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 8.3 12 8 7 6 8.64 — -
2000 WSN NL 5 6 41 13 0 0 0 101.3 107 72 53 70 6.39 4.77 (-34%) -
2001 WSN NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 11.3 13 6 4 10 4.76 4.42 (-8%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
81 43 3 7 0 0 0 5 0 1 16 0.163 0.182 0.163 0.345 0.0

Career AVG .163 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 46.3% below league average.

Career SLG .163 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 61.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.345 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 55.0% 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
1997 BAL AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 WSN NL 11 13 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1998 WSN NL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1999 WSN NL 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2000 WSN NL 41 22 1 4 0 0 0 3 0 1 8 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2001 WSN NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 81 32 10 27 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 BAL P 14 5 3 4 0 1
1997 MON P 11 11 2 9 1 0
1998 MON P 2 2 0 1 0 0
1999 MON P 3 1 1 1 0 0
2000 MON P 41 13 4 12 1 1
2001 MON P 10 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 81

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 MON NL $220,000
1997 BAL AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $370,000