Randy Johnson, baseball player, 1980-1982

Randy Johnson

Born: 8/15/1958 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-07-05 | Final Game: 1982-10-03

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

Full name: Randall Stuart Johnson

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Biography

Randy Johnson, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who played from 1980 to 1982. Although he primarily served as a position player during his brief career, Johnson made his mark in the game with a total of 101 games played. He recorded 62 hits, including 10 home runs, contributing 36 RBIs to his teams. With a batting average of .244, Johnson showcased a solid offensive presence during his tenure in Major League Baseball. Johnson’s playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by evolving player roles and strategies. Known for his versatility and dedication, he represented the spirit of the game during the early 1980s, a time when teams began to emphasize power hitting and athleticism. Despite a relatively short career, Randy Johnson’s contributions on the field and his tenacity made him a notable figure of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
101 254 26 62 10 0 10 36 0 32 50 0.244 0.321 0.402 0.723 155.8

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .402 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.723 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near 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
1980 CHW AL 12 20 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 2 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1982 MIN AL 89 234 26 58 10 0 10 33 0 30 46 0.248 .261 (-5%) .324 (avg) .388 (+8%) .712 (+4%) 155.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 3 2 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 CHA 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1980 CHA OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
1982 MIN OF 2 1 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 1
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 72

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus Miami FL 1977, 1978