Nick Johnson, baseball player, 2001-2012

Nick Johnson

Born: 9/19/1978 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-08-21 | Final Game: 2012-06-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Robert Johnson

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Biography

Nick Johnson was a professional baseball player known for his keen eye at the plate and solid offensive contributions during his career, which spanned from 2001 to 2012. Born in 1978, Johnson made his mark primarily as a position player over 832 games. He achieved a batting average of .268, accumulating 723 hits, including 95 home runs and 398 RBIs. His ability to work counts and draw walks made him a valuable asset to his teams, as he combined power with a disciplined approach at the plate. Additionally, Johnson showcased his speed on the bases, amassing 29 stolen bases throughout his career, a notable feat for a player of his stature. Johnson played in an era that emphasized offensive production and power hitting, navigating the transition from the early 2000s into a more analytically driven approach to the game. His contributions were felt across multiple teams, and he is remembered for his patient hitting style and ability to get on base. While injuries hampered parts of his career, Johnson's impact on the field, particularly in clutch situations, solidified his reputation as a reliable player during his time in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
832 2698 430 723 173 5 95 398 29 522 572 0.268 0.399 0.441 0.840 8663.7

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .399 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +20.5% above league average.

Career SLG .441 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.840 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — +12.1% above 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
2001 NYY AL 23 67 6 13 2 0 2 8 0 7 15 0.194 .263 (-26%) .332 (-7%) .426 (-27%) .758 (-18%) -182.4
2002 NYY AL 129 378 56 92 15 0 15 58 1 48 98 0.243 .261 (-7%) .331 (+5%) .416 (-3%) .747 (avg) 195.5
2003 NYY AL 96 324 60 92 19 0 14 47 5 70 57 0.284 .264 (+7%) .332 (+27%) .422 (+12%) .754 (+18%) 1536.1
2004 WSN NL 73 251 35 63 16 0 7 33 6 40 58 0.251 .266 (-6%) .335 (+7%) .427 (-7%) .762 (-1%) 75.8
2005 WAS NL 131 453 66 131 35 3 15 74 3 80 87 0.289 .264 (+9%) .330 (+23%) .418 (+14%) .749 (+18%) 2056.1
2006 WAS NL 147 500 100 145 46 0 23 77 10 110 99 0.290 .269 (+8%) .336 (+27%) .431 (+20%) .768 (+23%) 3039.0
2008 WAS NL 38 109 15 24 8 0 5 20 0 33 25 0.220 .263 (-17%) .333 (+25%) .416 (+4%) .749 (+13%) 404.8
2009 WAS NL 98 353 47 104 16 2 6 44 2 63 66 0.295 .262 (+12%) .332 (+23%) .417 (-4%) .750 (+8%) 868.7
2009 MIA NL 35 104 24 29 8 0 2 18 0 36 18 0.279 .262 (+6%) .332 (+43%) .417 (-1%) .750 (+19%) 868.7
2010 NYY AL 24 72 12 12 4 0 2 8 0 24 23 0.167 .257 (-35%) .325 (+19%) .402 (-24%) .728 (-5%) 61.1
2012 BAL AL 38 87 9 18 4 0 4 11 2 11 26 0.207 .254 (-19%) .318 (+1%) .405 (-4%) .724 (-1%) 15.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
20 67 10 14 3 0 1 6 8 14 0.209

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 ALCS NYA 7 26 4 6 1 0 1 3 2 4 0.231
2003 ALDS1 NYA 4 13 2 1 1 0 0 2 3 2 0.077
2003 WS NYA 6 17 3 5 1 0 0 0 2 3 0.294
2002 ALDS1 NYA 3 11 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 5 0.182

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 673 633 5318 423 49 487
OF 2 1 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 NYA 1B 15 10 90 5 0 4
2002 NYA 1B 78 59 519 44 7 46
2002 NYA OF 2 1 2 0 0 0
2003 NYA 1B 60 60 512 34 5 44
2004 MON 1B 73 70 618 43 4 69
2005 WAS 1B 129 126 1018 96 5 109
2006 WAS 1B 147 143 1165 93 15 91
2008 WAS 1B 35 34 302 14 0 21
2009 WAS 1B 96 92 833 67 7 73
2009 FLO 1B 33 32 192 24 5 22
2010 NYA 1B 2 2 18 0 0 1
2012 BAL 1B 5 5 51 3 1 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 673
Left Field 2
Designated Hitter 130

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2005 Player of the Week Week of 2005-06-05
2004 Player of the Week Week of 2004-08-14

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 BAL AL $800,000
2010 NYA AL $5,500,000
2009 WAS NL $5,500,000
2008 WAS NL $5,500,000
2007 WAS NL $5,500,000
2006 WAS NL $3,200,000
2005 WAS NL $1,450,000
2004 MON NL $1,250,000
2003 NYA AL $364,100
2002 NYA AL $220,650
2000 NYA AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $29,484,750