Dave Johnson

Former professional baseball player

What is Dave Johnson known for?

Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas, has the pride of calling Dave Johnson, an accomplished professional baseball player, one of its own. Born David Charles Johnson on October 4, 1948, in Abilene, Texas, he made quite a mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) throughout the years of his career.

As a right-handed pitcher, Johnson started his journey in the MLB on July 2, 1974, with the Baltimore Orioles. He went on to play for them until 1975 before moving to the Minnesota Twins, where he remained until his last MLB appearance on May 10, 1978.

Throughout his sporting career, Johnson managed some impressive stats. He recorded a win-loss record of 4-10, an earned run average of 4.64, and tallied a total of 50 strikeouts, all testaments to his solid skillset and contribution to the sport.

For more detailed statistics and information about his professional career, you can visit the following external resources: Baseball Reference, Baseball Reference (Minors), Retrosheet, and Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League).

After his active career in baseball, Johnson remains a key figure in the world of American baseball, with his life and achievements serving as inspiration for many aspiring athletes.