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Randy Johnson Wiki Biography
- Randall David Johnson, also known as The Big Unit, was born in Walnut Creek, California, USA, on 10 September 1963.
- He is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) baseball pitcher who played throughout his career for six teams.
- He is well known for being one of the best left-handed pitchers to play the game, and he holds the record for achieving a perfect match for the oldest player ever.
- His success has helped to boost his net worth to where it is now.
- As of the beginning of 2016, reports measure his net worth at $115 million, largely earned through a good baseball career.
- In addition to the sport, he had many acting stints that also helped increase his income.
- Livermore High School was attended by Randy, where he played basketball and baseball.
- In high school, he posted great statistics as a pitcher and was even drafted by the Atlanta Braves as a fourth-round selection.
- He rejected the bid and opted for the University of Southern California’s full athletic scholarship.
- Curt Shilling was acquired by the Diamondbacks in the year 2000 and the two players would become the ace rotation for the franchise.
- With both Johnson and Schilling winning World Series Most Valuable Player Awards and Babe Ruth Awards, they would go on and win the 2001 World Series against the New York Yankees.
- Randy won the Triple Crown for a pitcher in 2002, but he was hospitalized and unable to play for much of the season the following year.
- He was then traded to the New York Yankees after playing in 2004 and winning the perfect game, where he played until 2006, until returning to the Diamondbacks and playing until 2008.
- He played for the Giants in 2009 and went on to hit the 300th winning milestone of his career before finally retiring.
- Johnson has been married to Lisa for his own personal life since 1993, and they have four children; he also has a daughter from a previous relationship.
- In Paradise Valley, Arizona, he resides with his family.
- Johnson became a photographer after retirement and also became the Assistant to the General Manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- In an interview, Johnson said that he is a Christian.
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Randy Johnson Quick Info
Full Name | Randy Johnson |
Net Worth | $115 Million |
Date Of Birth | September 10, 1963 |
Place Of Birth | Walnut Creek, California, USA |
Height | 2.08 m |
Weight | 102 kg |
Profession | American former pitcher |
Education | Livermore High School, University of Southern California |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Lisa (m. 1993-) |
Children | Alexandria Johnson, Willow Johnson, Tanner Johnson, Sammi Johnson, Heather Renee Roszel |
Parents | Carol Hannah Johnson, Bud Johnson |
Siblings | Gregg Johnson |
Nicknames | Randall David Johnson, “The Big Unit” |
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IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0426027 |
Awards | American League Cy Award (1993), NL Cy Young Award (1995, 1999–2002), Warren Spahn Award, World Series champion (2001),Triple Crown (2002) |
Nominations | Best Major League Baseball Player ESPY Award |
Movies | The Simpsons episode “Bart Has Two Mommies” (2006), Little Big League (1994), “Major League 2” (1994) |
Randy Johnson Trademarks
- After a win, looks up to the sky and points up in the air, as a salute to his late father.
- His height (he is the second tallest person to ever play Major League Baseball)
- Squats on the pitcher’s mound and prays before each start
Randy Johnson Important Facts
- Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015.
- Announced his retirement from MLB, after 22 major league seasons. [January 2010]
- (January 11) Signed a two-year, $32 million deal with the New York Yankees. [2005]
- Agreed to a 2-year contract extension with Arizona D-Backs worth 33 million dollars. [March 2003]
- (December 26) Signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. [2008]
- At 6′ 10″, he is the second tallest person ever to play Major League Baseball (tied with former Mets pitcher Eric Hillman). White Sox and Nationals pitcher Jon Rauch at 6′ 11″ is the tallest.
- Career numbers as of 2005 (1988-2004, regular season only): 246 wins, 128 losses, a 3.07 ERA, 4,161 strikeouts and 2 no-hitters (the second a perfect game).
- Finished the 2004 season with a 16-14 record, a 2.60 ERA and 290 strikeouts in 35 games started. Though he was second in the NL in innings pitched and ERA and led the majors in strikeouts, he finished second in Cy Young balloting to Roger Clemens. His team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, had the worst record in Major League Baseball at 51-111.
- Fastball has been clocked as high as 102 mph.
- Made major league debut on 15 September 1988.
- His career-high in strikeouts for a single game in the American League is 19, accomplished while pitching for the Seattle Mariners in 1997.
- Pitched a perfect game for the Diamondbacks against the Atlanta Braves, 19 May 2004. At age 40, he became the oldest pitcher in the major leagues to perform this feat as well as the tallest.
- Threw Major League Baseball’s 17th perfect game, retiring all 27 Atlanta Braves he faced in a 2-0 victory. [May 2004]
- In a weird twist of fate, Randy Johnson came in as a relief pitcher in game 7 of the 2001 World Series. In the 1994 movie Little Big League (1994), he came in as a relief pitcher.
- Seattle Mariners All-Time Leader in Innings Pitched (1,838 1/3).
- Seattle Mariners All-Time Strikeouts Leader (2,162).
- Seattle Mariners All-Time Leader in Shutouts (19).
- Seattle Mariners All-Time Leader in Games Started as a Pitcher (266).
- Seattle Mariners All-Time Wins Leader (130).
- 2001 World Series Co-MVP with Curt Schilling.
- 2001 Sports Illustrated co-Sportsman of the Year (shared with Diamondbacks team mate Curt Schilling).
- Threw a perfect game in his final start at Livermore High School.
- Only pitcher in MLB history to strike out 300+ hitters in 4 different seasons.
- Once an avid photographer, Randy had his work featured at Art Expo ’90 in Los Angeles.
- Children: Heather Renee Roszell (b. 4 September 1989) by ex-girlfriend Lauren Roszell; Samantha (b. 28 December 1994), Tanner (b. 5 April 1996), Willow (b. 23 April 1998), and Alexandria (b. 4 December 1999) by wife Lisa.
- Has played on 5 playoff Teams, 1995 and 1997 with Seattle, 1998 with Houston, and 1999 and 2001 with Arizona.
- Played for the Montreal Expos 1988-1989, Seattle Mariners 1989-1998, Houston Astros 1998, and Arizona Diamondbacks 1999-present.
- Struck out 20 batters in a game in 2001.
- Started 3 all-star games.
- Has won 5 Cy Young awards, 1995 with Seattle, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- Became the first pitcher to win 5 post-season games in 1 year, including 3 in the 2001 World Series.
Randy Johnson Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
Little Big League | 1994 | Cameo appearance | Actor | |
The Players Club | 2012 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
The Simpsons | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony | 2005 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
Sunday Night Baseball | 1990-2005 | TV Series | Himself – Seattle Mariners Pitcher / Himself – New York Yankees Pitcher | Self |
Live with Kelly and Michael | 2005 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
2004 MLB All-Star Game | 2004 | TV Special | Himself – NL Pitcher: Arizona Diamondbacks | Self |
The Jersey | 2002 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
2002 MLB All-Star Game | 2002 | TV Special | Himself – NL Pitcher: Arizona Diamondbacks | Self |
2001 World Series | 2001 | TV Movie | Himself (Arizona Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher) | Self |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2001 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
2001 National League Championship Series | 2001 | TV Mini-Series | Himself – Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher | Self |
2001 MLB All-Star Game | 2001 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
2000 MLB All-Star Game | 2000 | TV Special | Himself – NL Starting Pitcher: Arizona Diamondbacks | Self |
1999 MLB All-Star Game | 1999 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
1997 MLB All-Star Game | 1997 | TV Special | Himself – AL Starting Pitcher: Seattle Mariners | Self |
My Oh My! | 1996 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
1995 American League Championship Series | 1995 | TV Series | Himself – Seattle Mariners Pitcher | Self |
1995 MLB All-Star Game | 1995 | TV Special | Himself – AL Pitcher | Self |
1994 MLB All-Star Game | 1994 | TV Special | Himself – AL Pitcher | Self |
1993 MLB All-Star Game | 1993 | TV Special | Himself – AL Pitcher | Self |
Late Show with David Letterman | 2015 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Franklin & Bash | 2013 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
30 for 30 | 2016 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |
Prime 9 | 2010-2011 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
Rome Is Burning | 2007-2010 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
DHL Presents Major League Baseball Hometown Heroes | 2006 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |
Nine Innings from Ground Zero | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |