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Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963), nicknamed " the Big Unit ", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (1988–2009) for six teams, primarily the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks .
View Randy Johnson's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1989 season. Agents: Alan Nero, Barry Meister. Full Name: Randall David Johnson.
Randall David Johnson Nickname: The Big Unit Born: 9/10/1963 in Walnut Creek, CA Draft: 1985, Montreal Expos, Round: 2, Overall Pick: 36 College: Southern California Debut: 9/15/1988 Hall of Fame: 2015 Follow: View More Bio Info + Batting Pitching
Jun 29, 2024 · Randy Johnson (born September 10, 1963, Walnut Creek, California, U.S.) is an American professional baseball player who—with five career Cy Young Awards (1995, 1999–2002) as the best pitcher in either the American or National League —is considered one of the greatest pitchers in the sport’s history. Johnson excelled in both basketball ...
Randy Johnson was an elite athlete who used his height to his advantage in both baseball and basketball. He turned down the Atlanta Braves after they drafted him in the fourth round in 1982, opting for a combination baseball/basketball scholarship at the University of Southern California.
Mar 24, 2022 · Randy Johnson threw a fastball during a spring training game in 2001 that never made it to home plate. That's because it hit a bird.
Jul 26, 2015 · Randy Johnson enters Hall of Fame after long and winding path. Johnson was a 6-foot-10 wild man early in his career, but a dogged work ethic and a strong belief helped turn him...
Jan 6, 2015 · On Tuesday, the Baseball Writers' Association of America made official what baseball fans have known for years -- Johnson is a Hall of Famer. Johnson was elected with 97.3 percent of the vote, the eighth-highest vote total ever, in his first year of eligibility.
Career timeline: Randy Johnson. 1985: With the 36th overall selection … Sept. 15, 1988: The Big Unit. The 6-foot-10 Johnson was given the nickname of "Big Unit" by Hall of Fame outfielder Tim Raines and became the tallest pitcher in AL/NL history when he debuted. May 25, 1989: Traded to Seattle.
Mar 17, 2024 · Creator: @SRSMike X: / srsmike Randy Johnson signed with the Diamondbacks entering his age 35 season and somehow turned his time in Arizona into the best stretch of his already legendary...
