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Randy Johnson is a MLB baseball player. He was born on September 10, 1963
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Also Known As
Randall David Johnson
Born
September 10, 1963 (age 61) • Walnut Creek • California
Awards And Honors
Baseball Hall of Fame (2015) • Cy Young Award (2002) • Most Valuable Player (2001) • Cy Young Award (2001) • Cy Young Award (2000) • Cy Young Award (1999) • Cy Young Award (1995) • Cy Young Award (x5) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 2015) • World Series MVP • Triple Crown • 4x ERA leader • 10x All-Star • 1 World Series championship
College
University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Height/Weight
6 ft 10 inches, 225 lb (208 cm, 102 kg)
Batting Hand
right
Throwing Hand
left
Debut Date
September 15, 1988
Draft
Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth round of the June 1982 MLB draft and by the Montreal Expos in the second round of the June 1985 MLB draft.
Last Game
October 4, 2009
Jersey Number
51 (2009-2009, San Francisco Giants) • 51 (2007-2008, Arizona Diamondbacks) • 41 (2005-2006, New York Yankees) • 51 (1999-2004, Arizona Diamondbacks) • 51 (1998-1998, Houston Astros) • 51 (1993-1998, Seattle Mariners) • 34 (1993-1993, Seattle Mariners) • 51 (1989-1992, Seattle Mariners) • 51 (1988-1989, Montreal Expos) • 57 (1988-1988, Montreal Expos)
Position
pitcher
Earned Run Average
3.29
Games Played
618
Games Started
603
Innings Pitched
4,135.10
Losses
166
Saves
2
Strikeouts
4,875
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched
1.171
Wins
303
Top Questions
Where was Randy Johnson born?
Randy Johnson was born in Walnut Creek, California, United States.
What was Randy Johnson's earned run average (ERA)?
Randy Johnson had a career earned run average of 3.29.
How many strikeouts did Randy Johnson have?
Randy Johnson struck out 4,875 batters during his career.
How many wins did Randy Johnson have?
Randy Johnson had 303 wins during his career.
What position did Randy Johnson play?
Randy Johnson played pitcher.
How tall was Randy Johnson?
Randy Johnson was 6 ft 10 inches, 225 lb (208 cm, 102 kg).
When was Randy Johnson born?
Randy Johnson was born on September 10, 1963.
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