Randy Johnson, baseball player, 1982-1984

Randy Johnson

Born: 6/10/1956 in Escondido, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-04-27 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Randall Glenn Johnson

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Biography

Randy Johnson, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who played from 1982 to 2004. Primarily known as a position player, Johnson appeared in 204 games throughout his career, where he showcased his skills with a solid batting average of .267. He recorded 129 hits, contributing to his total of 53 RBIs and 6 home runs, along with 5 stolen bases. His career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, where the game began to see a shift towards more athletic and power-driven play. Johnson's playing style reflected the evolving dynamics of the sport, as he combined a disciplined approach at the plate with a keen awareness of base-running tactics. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were significant during the years he played. His legacy is marked by the resilience and determination he exhibited on the field, making him a memorable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
204 484 55 129 21 0 6 53 5 47 52 0.267 0.336 0.347 0.683 -192.2

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.683 vs. league average 0.712 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
1982 ATL NL 27 46 5 11 5 0 0 6 0 6 4 0.239 — — — — -6.4
1983 ATL NL 86 144 22 36 3 0 1 17 1 20 27 0.250 .260 (-4%) .324 (+6%) .389 (-25%) .714 (-11%) -183.9
1984 ATL NL 91 294 28 82 13 0 5 30 4 21 21 0.279 .259 (+7%) .322 (+2%) .384 (-3%) .707 (-1%) -1.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 17 12 25 47 3 9
3B 138 105 84 243 15 25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 ATL 2B 13 11 20 44 3 7
1982 ATL 3B 4 1 1 3 0 0
1983 ATL 2B 4 1 5 3 0 2
1983 ATL 3B 53 29 39 69 1 11
1984 ATL 3B 81 75 44 171 14 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 17
Third Base 138

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Jose State University San Jose CA 1977, 1978