Reed Johnson
- January 5, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Reed Johnson |
Occupation | Baseball Player |
Date Of Birth | Dec 8, 1976(1976-12-08) |
Age | 48 |
Birthplace | Riverside |
Country | United States |
Birth City | California |
Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Reed Johnson Biography
Name | Reed Johnson |
Birthday | Dec 8 |
Birth Year | 1976 |
Place Of Birth | Riverside |
Home Town | California |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Spouse | Taryn Johnson |
Reed Johnson is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on December 8, 1976 in Riverside, California, United States. Outfielder who made his MLB debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in
- He later joined the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008.
His teammate was the Blue Jays’ power-hitting first baseman Power-hitting first baseman Carlos Delgado was his teammate on the Blue Jays..
Johnson attended college at Cal State Fullerton and was named an Academic All- American. He also set records by being the first Cal State Fullerton player to score 100 runs and collect 100 hits in a season. In 1998, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
Johnson was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 17th round of the 1999 MLB Draft. In the minors, he was a Southern League All-Star in 2001 with the Tennessee Smokies, while hitting .314 with 13 home runs and 74 RBI. Johnson made his Major League debut on April 17, 2003 against the New York Yankees as a pinch runner. He recorded his first major league hit on April 20, 2003 against Boston Red Sox pitcher Casey Fossum and his first home run on May 17, 2003 against Jeremy Affeldt of the Kansas City Royals . He finished his rookie season, with a .294 batting average, 10 home runs, and 52 runs batted in. Johnson also won the American League Rookie of the Month Award for the month of September.
He was born in Riverside California.
Reed Johnson Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Reed Johnson is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Reed Johnson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Growing up, he competed in gymnastics.
In 2006, he led the league with 21 hits-by-pitches.
Reed Cameron Johnson (born December 8, 1976) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, and Washington Nationals.
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On March 25, he signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs. Johnson platooned in center field with Jim Edmonds (as well as Félix Pie to start the season). Johnson “batted in” a game-winning run after he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded on June 12, against the Atlanta Braves. During a crucial game in the 2008 season against the Milwaukee Brewers, Johnson executed a perfect hard slide into second base that prevented a double play, and allowed the Cubs to take a one-run lead. When Johnson returned to Rogers Centre to play the Toronto Blue Jays on June 13, 2008, he received a long standing ovation from Blue Jays fans.
Facts & Trivia
Reed Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Reed Johnson celebrates birthday on December 8 of every year.
During a game early in the 2009 season, also against the Brewers, Johnson showed versatility on the field by catching a Prince Fielder drive that had cleared the wall, preventing the Brewers from tying the game on a grand slam. He was placed on the 15-day DL on July 30 that same year with a left foot fracture.
Top Facts about Reed Johnson
- Reed Johnson is a retired American baseball outfielder.
- He played for seven different MLB teams during his career.
- Johnson won the National League Championship with the Chicago Cubs in 2008.
- He had a career batting average of .279 and hit 65 home runs.
- Johnson was known for his defensive skills, winning a Fielding Bible Award in 2006.
- He played college baseball at Cal State Fullerton and was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1999.
- Johnson was also an accomplished high school football player, earning All-State honors in Texas.
- Injuries limited his playing time towards the end of his career.
- Johnson retired from professional baseball in 2015 after playing for the Miami Marlins.
- He currently works as a pre- and post-game analyst for the Chicago Cubs on NBC Sports Chicago.