Erik Johnson (pitcher)

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92+1⁄3 innings, 2.53 ERA, 82 hits, 29 walks and 87 strikeouts. At the start of the 2013 season, Johnson was ranked the White Sox #3 prospect. [3] [4] [5] He started the season at Double-ABirmingham Barons. [6] After going 8–2 in 14 starts, 84+2⁄3 innings, 2.23 ERA, 57 hits, 21 walks and 74 strikeouts, he was promoted to Triple-ACharlotte Knights.

Johnson made his MLB debut with the White Sox on September 4, 2013.

San Diego Padres

On June 4, 2016, Johnson and Fernando Tatís Jr. were traded to the San Diego Padres in exchange for James Shields. [7] After the trade, he was demoted to Triple–A but was called up to pitch in the Padres rotation a week later. Through his first four starts with the Padres, Johnson was 0–4 with an ERA of 9.15 while allowing more than four runs in each start. He was placed on the disabled list on July 1. On October 11, 2016, it was announced that Johnson would miss the entire 2017 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. [8] On December 16, Johnson signed a new minor league contract with the Padres. [9]

Johnson missed the entire 2017 season as a result of the procedure. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017. [10] On March 6, 2018, Johnson re–signed with San Diego on a minor league contract. He was assigned to the Double–A San Antonio Missions for the 2018 season, after which he became a free agent. [11]

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  2. ↑ Josh Feldman. "Johnson promoted, Mustain to Kannapolis". Milb.com. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  3. ↑ "White Sox 2013 Prospect Watch". Chicago.whitesox.mlb.com. May 24, 2013. Archived from the original on April 20, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Pitching prospects Erik Johnson, Scott Snodgress looking to impress White Sox". Suntimes.com. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Barons' Eric Johnson dominates Suns' batters". Jacksonville.com. May 25, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  6. ↑ Curtright, Guy. "SL notes: Johnson solidifies his stuff". Milb.com. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
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  8. ↑ "Padres: Erik Johnson to Miss 2017 Following Surgery". October 11, 2016.
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Erik Johnson
Erik Johnson, 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game.jpg
Johnson at the 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game
Pitcher
Born: (1989-12-30) December 30, 1989 (age 33)
Mountain View, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 2013, for the Chicago White Sox
Last appearance
June 28, 2016, for the San Diego Padres