Randy Johnson

Randy Johnson

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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. 
  • IMDB Wikipedia “Major League 2” (1994) “The Big Unit$115 Million 1963-09-10 Little Big League (1994) Livermore High School Randall David Johnson Randy Johnson Net Worth The Simpsons episode “Bart Has Two Mommies” (2006) Triple Crown (2002) University of Southern California USA Walnut Creek World Series champion The Simpsons episode “Bart Has Two Mommies” (2001) 

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”
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rj51photos/
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

  1. After a win, looks up to the sky and points up in the air, as a salute to his late father.
  2. His height (he is the second tallest person to ever play Major League Baseball)
  3. 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