Erik Johnson (pitcher)

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Erik Johnson
Erik Johnson, 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game.jpg
Johnson, during his tenure with the Charlotte Knights, at 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game
Chicago White Sox – No. 45
Pitcher
Born: (1989-12-30) December 30, 1989 (age 34)
Mountain View, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 2013, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record 7-4
Earned run average 4.17
Strikeouts 66
WHIP 1.55
Teams

Erik Craig Johnson (born December 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Johnson played college baseball at University of California, Berkeley and was drafted in the 2nd round by the Chicago White Sox during the 2011 MLB Draft.[1] He started his career with the Rookie-Level Great Falls Voyagers in 2011. He only pitched in two games and two innings during the 2011 season. In 2012, Johnson started the season with Class A Kannapolis Intimidators but was later promoted to Class A-Advanced Winston-Salem Dash.[2]

Johnson finished the 2012 season with a combined record of 6-5 during 17 starts, ​92 13 innings, 2.53 ERA, 82 hits, 29 walks and 87 strikeouts. At the start of the 2013 season, Johnson was ranked the White Sox #3 prospect.[3][4][5] He started the season at Double-A Birmingham Barons.[6] After going 8-2 in 14 starts, ​84 23 innings, 2.23 ERA, 57 hits, 21 walks and 74 strikeouts, he was promoted to Triple-A Charlotte Knights.

Johnson made his MLB debut with the White Sox on September 4, 2013.

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