Career Statistics
In a 12-season career covering 1,188 games, Johnson had a .245 batting average along with 167 home runs, 570 Runs batted in and a .993 fielding percentage. His .993 fielding percentage ranks 16th all-time among major league catchers. Along with his four Gold Glove Awards, Johnson twice led National League catchers in fielding percentage, and once each in baserunners caught stealing and assists. During his playing career, he ranked second only to Iván Rodríguez in throwing out baserunners, with a 39% average. He earned two All-Star berths as well as winning a World Series during his career. His three no hitters caught ties him with several other players for second place on the all-time list behind the four no hitters caught by Jason Varitek. Johnson played more games as a catcher than any other player in Marlins history (582).
He now lives in Miami with his wife, Rhonda, and their two sons, Brandon and Beau. Johnson is a cousin of former Major Leaguer Fred McGriff. He is a member of the Portland Sea Dogs Hall of Fame.
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