Pierce Johnson Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 202 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 5/10/1991 (32)
- Experience
- 6
- College
- Missouri State
Pierce Johnson Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Pierce Johnson News
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Pierce Johnson notched his first save of the season on Sunday in a 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Johnson threw a scoreless ninth, allowing just a hit. Usual closer Raisel Iglesias wasn't available in this one after pitching the previous two days, so Johnson was used to fill in. The 32-year-old appears to be second in line for save chances in Atlanta and should get his fair share of holds as well, making him a good player to have in saves-plus-holds leagues.
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Pierce Johnson agreed to stay put for the next two seasons, agreeing to a contract Wednesday. The contract is worth $14.25 million for 2024 and 2025, with a $7 million club option for 2026, that includes a $250,000 buyout. Johnson started 2023 with the Colorado Rockies but was traded to Atlanta and became one of their most important bullpen pieces during their playoff run. A 6.00 ERA in Denver and 4.54 FIP were uninspiring, but the 32-year-old pitched to the tune of a 0.76 ERA for the Braves, striking out 32 of the 89 batters he faced.
The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran relief pitcher Pierce Johnson from the Colorado Rockies on Monday in exchange for right-handed pitching prospects Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon. Johnson has struck out 58 hitters in 39 relief innings this year in Colorado, but he's also a poor 1-5 record, 6.00 ERA (4.57 FIP), 1.85 WHIP and 25 walks. The 32-year-old can definitely rack up the strikeouts, but that's about all he'll give fantasy managers in deeper leagues. Johnson had his first 13 saves for the Rockies this year as well, but you won't be able to count on anymore saves the rest of the way now that he's in Atlanta. Raisel Iglesias is firmly entrenched as the Braves' current closer.
Batting Order
1 | Ronald Acuña Jr. |
2 | Michael Harris II |
3 | Austin Riley |
4 | Matt Olson |
5 | Marcell Ozuna |
6 | Orlando Arcia |
7 | Travis d'Arnaud |
8 | Jarred Kelenic |
9 | Luis Guillorme |
Pierce Johnson Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Ronald Acuña Jr. |
2 | Michael Harris II |
3 | Austin Riley |
4 | Matt Olson |
5 | Marcell Ozuna |
6 | Orlando Arcia |
7 | Travis d'Arnaud |
8 | Jarred Kelenic |
9 | Luis Guillorme |