Randy Johnson
Randall David Johnson, nicknamed "The Big Unit", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for six teams, primarily the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2022, Randy Johnson's net worth is estimated to be $105 million dollars.
March 29, 2022
Words by Matthew Taylor
Randy Johnson Net Worth
$105 million
Est. Range $81M - $129M
Randall David Johnson, nicknamed "The Big Unit", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for six teams, primarily the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks. At 6ft 10in, Johnson was the tallest player in MLB history when he entered the league: a factor that contributed to his extremely intimidating persona and pitching style. He is known for his dominant fastball and devastating slider, which topped at 102 mph and 90 mph respectively. After struggling with his control early in his career, Johnson went on to lead his league in strikeouts nine times, and in earned run average, winning percentage, and complete games four times each. Along with teammate Curt Schilling, Johnson was one of two World Series Most Valuable Players in 2001; in the Series, Johnson won three games and led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a World Series victory over the New York Yankees in the fourth season of the team's existence. He won the pitching Triple Crown in 2002. On May 18, 2004, at the age of 40, Johnson became the oldest pitcher in major league history to throw a perfect game. Johnson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015, his first year of eligibility.
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