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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.
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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.
Randy's 5-game winning streak after the loss to the Redbirds featured a 1.08 ERA allowing 4 earned runs over 33.1 innings with 6 walks and 38 K's ... despite the highly publicized 7-game slide, the Big Unit has a lifetime 2.82 ERA in 15 career post-season appearances, going 7-7 while fanning 120 men in 102.0 innings.
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.
Randy Johnson was one of the most dominating pitchers in MLB history. He won five Cy Young Awards (1995, 1999-2002), including the first by a Mariners pitcher when he went 18-2 with a 2.48 ERA in 1995. Johnson pitched two no-hitters-June 2, 1990 vs. DET and MLB's 17th perfect game on May 18, 2004.
Feb 1, 2024 · Throughout baseball history, Randy Johnson stands out as an iconic figure whose contributions to America’s pastime are unparalleled. Known as “The Big Unit,” Johnson’s towering 6-foot-10-inch frame and formidable skills on the mound have not only intimidated opponents but also solidified his legacy as one of Major League Baseball’s ...
Sep 9, 2023 · When it comes to Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson, though, the challenge is narrowing down his big moments to just 10. That's what happens when you spend 22 years in the big leagues compiling 303 wins, 4,875 strikeouts, a pair of no-hitters and World Series heroics like the Big Unit did.
May 8, 2018 · 1963- American baseball player. S tanding at least a head taller than most of his fellow players, Randy Johnson is one of the tallest players ever to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). At six feet, ten inches, Johnson's towering stature has earned him the nicknames "Big Unit" and "Big Bird."
Jul 20, 2015 · The Big 300th (June 4, 2009) On a waterlogged Thursday in June, Mr. Randall David Johnson, the greatest 6-foot-10 left-hander of our (or anybody's) lifetime, added his name to the exalted...
