Randy Johnson was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for six clubs between 1988 and 2009, including the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks. Randy Johnson rose to prominence with the Seattle Mariners, who were a 10-time MLB All-Star and five-time Cy Young Award winner.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Randy Johnson |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | September 10, 1963 |
| Age: | 60 years |
| Horoscope: | Virgo |
| Lucky Number: | 11 |
| Lucky Stone: | Sapphire |
| Lucky Color: | Green |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Taurus, Capricorn |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Former baseball player, Sports Personality |
| Country: | America |
| Height: | 6 feet 10 inches (2.08m) |
| Marital Status: | married |
| Wife | Lisa Wiehoff |
| Net Worth | $95 million |
| Eye Color | brown eyes |
| Hair Color | grey hair |
| Birth Place | Walnut Creek, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Education | University of Southern California |
| Father | Rollen Charles ‘Bud’ Johnson |
| Mother | Carol Hannah Johnson |
| Siblings | Gregg Johnson |
| Kids | 6 |
Randy Johnson Biography
Randall David Johnson, better known by his stage name Randy Johnson, was born in Walnut Creek, California, on September 10, 1963. He is currently 60 years old and a citizen of the United States of America. Furthermore, he was born under the sign of Virgo and is a devout Christian. Carol Hannah Johnson (mother) and Rollen Charles ‘Bud’ Johnson (father) are his parents (father). Regarding his siblings, he has a brother named Gregg Johnson.
Enrolling at Livermore High School, he had already established himself as a baseball and basketball standout. As a senior in 1982, he struck out 121 hitters in 66 innings and pitched a perfect game in his final high school start. Aside from that, he was a member of a Bercovich squad that included top players from all around California. He also graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree.
Randy Johnson Height And Weight
He stands 6 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 102 kilograms, and has grey hair and brown eyes. Aside from that, nothing is known about Randy Johnson’s other physique measurements.
Career
The Montreal Expos selected him in the second round of the 1985 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut on September 15, 1988, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning 9–4 with a five-inning outing in which he allowed two runs and struck out five batters. His first batter was Orestes Destrade in the second inning. On May 25, 1988, he was traded to the Seattle Mariners in a five-player deal that also sent Mark Langston to Montreal. In 11 games with the Expos, he was 3–4 with a 4.69 ERA and one complete game in 55.2 innings with 51 strikeouts and 33 walks.
He also led the American League in walks for three straight seasons (1990–1992) and hit batters in 1992 and 1993. In 1990, he became the first left-handed pitcher to strike out Wade Boggs three times in a game, and a no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers demonstrated his promise. Randy credits a session with Nolan Ryan late in the 1992 season for moving his career to the next level; Nolan has commented that he appreciated Randy’s skill and did not want to see him take us as long to figure things out as he had.
Johnson was the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out more than a third of batters. He also struck out his 1,000th hitter against Minnesota Twins pitcher Chuck Knoblauch. Due to a back injury, he missed most of the 1996 season. In 2000, he had 19 wins, 347 strikeouts, and a 2.64 ERA. In 2001, he became the 30th pitcher in significant league history. He made a cameo appearance in a commercial for MLB 2K9 alongside teammate Tim Lincecum.
Randy Johnson’s Net Worth
He has amassed a sizable fortune as a former baseball star and sports personality. As of February 2024, his net worth is over $95 million, based on his professional achievements.
Randy Johnson’s Wife, Marriage
In 1993, he and his wife, Lisa Wiehoff, married. With his wife Lisa, he has four children: Sammy, Tanne, Willow, and Alexandria. His other child is Heather Renee Roszell, his daughter from a previous relationship. He is a resident of Paradise Valley, Arizona. Following his retirement from baseball, he pursued a second career as a photographer. In January 2015, he was hired as a Special Assistant to Arizona Diamondbacks team president Derrick Hall.
