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Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson on April 11, 2016.jpg
Johnson with the Miami Marlins
Washington Nationals – No. 23
Third baseman / Assistant hitting coach
Born: (1984-10-01) October 1, 1984 (age 40)
Naples, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 9, 2009, for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
October 2, 2016, for the Miami Marlins