Tyler Johnson (baseball, born 1981) explained

Tyler Johnson
Position:Relief pitcher
Bats:Switch
Throws:Left
Birth Date:7 June 1981
Birth Place:Columbia, Missouri, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 6
Debutyear:2005
Debutteam:St. Louis Cardinals
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 30
Finalyear:2007
Finalteam:St. Louis Cardinals
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:3–5
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.32
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:65
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Tyler James Johnson (born June 7, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played three seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Professional career

Johnson spent most of the season with the Cardinals' minor league team, the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds, but appeared in 56 games and pitched innings with the St. Louis Cardinals. In the 2006 postseason, he pitched innings and compiled a 1.23 ERA, including one scoreless inning pitched in the 2006 World Series, which the Cardinals won, defeating the Detroit Tigers, four games to one.[1] He pitched again for the Cardinals in before becoming injured and missing the season. He was non-tendered following the 2008 season.

On February 5,, Johnson signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Seattle Mariners.[2] After 2 months in the minors rehabbing, Johnson was released on June 6.

Signed a minor league contract for 2012 season with the Colorado Rockies.

As of 2007, Johnson featured a four-seam fastball at 88–92 mph and a curveball at 78–81.[3]

References

  1. News: MLB profile of Tyler Johnson. MLB.
  2. News: Mariners sign LHP Tyler Johnson. 2009-02-05. Associated Press. 2009-02-05. thenewstribune.com.
  3. Web site: Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Tyler Johnson. Brooks Baseball. 15 October 2012.

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