Former Padres Pitcher Dies at 75
Summary
Mike Johnson, a former professional baseball pitcher who briefly played for the San Diego Padres in 1974, has died at age 75. He appeared in 18 major league relief games and had a minor league career from 1969 to 1974 before retiring and starting a pest control business in Arizona.Key Facts
- Mike Johnson was a pitcher for the San Diego Padres in 1974.
- He played 18 relief games in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Johnson had a 0-2 win-loss record and a 4.64 earned run average (ERA) in the majors.
- Originally an infielder, he switched to pitching while growing up in Faribault, Minnesota.
- He signed a pro contract in 1969 with the Cincinnati Reds organization.
- Johnson played six seasons in the minor leagues and saved 57 games there.
- He faced three future Hall of Famers, including Johnny Bench, Hank Aaron, and Dave Winfield.
- After baseball, he worked in construction and later started a pest control business with his wife in Arizona.
- Johnson is survived by his wife, two sons, and five siblings.
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