Joel Johnston

Born: 3/8/1967 in West Chester, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-05 | Final Game: 1995-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 218 lbs

Full name: Joel Raymond Johnston

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Biography

Joel Johnston, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 1995. He made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time of transition in baseball, marked by the increasing influence of advanced analytics and a growing emphasis on pitching depth within teams. Johnston's career record stood at 3-5, with a 4.31 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his role as a reliable, if not overpowering, presence on the mound. Throughout his time in the league, Johnston accumulated a total of 61 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, reflecting a versatile skill set that allowed him to contribute both as a starter and in relief situations. While his statistics may not place him among the most prominent pitchers of his era, Johnston's journey through the competitive landscape of the 1990s baseball illustrated the challenges faced by many players striving for success in a rapidly evolving game. His career, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	5	59	0	0	0	2	85.7	66	41	10	37	61	4.31	0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1991	KCR	AL	1	0	13	0	22.3	9	1	9	21	0.40	3.91 (+90%)	-
1992	KCR	AL	0	0	5	0	2.7	3	4	2	0	13.50	—	-
1993	PIT	NL	2	4	33	2	53.3	38	20	19	31	3.38	4.19 (+19%)	-553.0
1994	PIT	NL	0	0	4	0	3.3	14	11	4	5	29.70	—	0.0
1995	BOS	AL	0	1	4	0	4.0	2	5	3	4	11.25	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
59	6	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	0.333	0.500	0.833	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +27.1% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — +24.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1991	KCR	AL	13	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	KCR	AL	5	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1993	PIT	NL	33	6	1	2	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—
1994	PIT	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1995	BOS	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—