Randy Johnson

Pitcher

Class of 2015

Randy Johnson

Pitcher

Class of 2015
Randy Johnson was one of the most intimidating pitchers of all-time – and one of the greatest of his generation.

Games

Birth year

About Randy Johnson

Randy Johnson was an elite athlete who used his height to his advantage in both baseball and basketball. He turned down the Atlanta Braves after they drafted him in the fourth round in 1982, opting for a combination baseball/basketball scholarship at the University of Southern California.

But once Johnson began concentrating solely on baseball following his sophomore year, he was firmly on the path to Cooperstown.

The Basics

Year inducted
2015
Birth Place
Walnut Creek, California
Birth Year
1963

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Seattle Mariners
Primary Position
Pitcher
Played For
Montreal Expos, 1988-1989
Seattle Mariners, 1989-1998
Houston Astros, 1998
Arizona Diamondbacks, 1999-2004
New York Yankees, 2005-2006
Arizona Diamondbacks, 2007-2008
San Francisco Giants, 2009

Career MLB Stats

Games
618
Wins
303
Losses
166
Winning %
.646
Saves
2
Hits
3,346
Walks
1,497
Runs
1,703
Games Started
603
Innings Pitched
4,135
Completed Games
100
Shutouts
37
Earned Runs
1,513
Strikeouts
4,875
ERA
3.29
WHIP
1.171

Randy Johnson Stories

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A Big Tour for Randy Johnson

Johnson’s hot start in 2000 leads to third Cy Young Award

Astros’ deal for Johnson launched Big Unit’s NL run of excellence

Johnson perfect at age 40

Trade to Mariners launches Johnson’s career

Johnson strikes out 20 for Diamondbacks