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Padres roster review: Pierce Johnson

Pierce Johnson(AP)

PIERCE JOHNSON

  • Position(s): Right-handed pitcher
  • 2020 opening day age: 28
  • Bats / Throws: Right / Left
  • Height / weight: 6-foot-2 / 200 pounds
  • How acquired: Signed as a free agent in December 2019
  • Contract status: Will earn $2 million in 2020 and 2021, with a $3 million option against a $1 million buyout for 2022
  • Key stats (Japan): 2-3, 1.38 ERA, 91 strikeouts, 13 walks, 0.81 WHIP, 58 2/3 innings (58 games)

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