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Athletics Franchise · 1978–1979

John Henry Johnson

Pitcher2 seasons1978–1979

Biography

John Henry Johnson was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born August 21, 1956 in Houston, TX. A left-handed pitcher listed at 6' 2" and 190 pounds, John Johnson debuted on April 10, 1978 and last played on June 29, 1987.

Across 214 big-league appearances, John Johnson went 26-33 with a 3.90 ERA, 407 strikeouts, and 602.2 innings pitched.

Every one of John's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
August 21, 1956
Birthplace
Houston, TX
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Height / Weight
6' 2", 190 lb
MLB Debut
April 10, 1978
Final Game
June 29, 1987
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 214 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
26333.90214619602.24072501.39
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1978Oakland Athletics11103.39186.091
1979Oakland Athletics284.3684.250
1979Texas Rangers264.9282.146
1979?4144.63167.096
1980Texas Rangers222.3338.244
1981Texas Rangers312.6623.28
1983Boston Red Sox323.7153.151
1984Boston Red Sox123.5363.257
1986Milwaukee Brewers212.6644.042
1987Milwaukee Brewers019.5726.118

Season-by-Season

1979Oakland AthleticsPitcher1978Oakland AthleticsPitcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, John Johnson appears across the 1978 and 1979 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, John Johnson pitched in 47 games with 141 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with John Henry Johnson.

Dwayne MurphyMike NorrisRick LangfordSteve McCattyWayne GrossJeff NewmanMatt KeoughMitchell Page

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did John Henry Johnson play?
John Henry Johnson was a pitcher who batted left-handed and threw left-handed.
When did John Henry Johnson play for the Athletics?
John Henry Johnson appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1978 and 1979.
Where was John Henry Johnson born?
John Henry Johnson was born on August 21, 1956 in Houston, TX.
What were John Henry Johnson's MLB career stats?
Over 214 games from 1978, John Johnson went 26-33 with a 3.90 ERA and 407 strikeouts.

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