Jim Johnson Today, 2013

[kaerts111]

The last three blown saves were all awful, the second one particularly bad.

This 4th one, well truly crushing - don't know what to say, hope someone has some answers that solves this open wound. I find it ironic and slightly sickening that JJ was helping Strop a few weeks back to get him back on track, guess Strop gave him some pointers of his own

[Three Run Homer]

Of all the "rules" in the baseball "book", the worst very well may be "Thou shalt not remove thy closer from the game until the save is blown, no matter how bad he looks."

[OriolesFaithful]

Of all the "rules" in the baseball "book", the worst very well may be "Thou shalt not remove thy closer from the game until the save is blown, no matter how bad he looks."

Yeah that is absolutely asinine. Someone explain to me why that unwritten rule is a good idea. The old-school baseball folks who despise saber metrics and adhere to the rule described above just come across as complete fools.

[OFFNY]

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JIMMY JOHNSON O (vs. NATIONALS, 5/29)

IP:. 1 O(SAVE)

H:o 0

R:O 0

BB: 0

SO: 2

Pitches: 11 (9 Strikes, 2 Balls)

2013 ERA: 5.04

[MrOrange82]

OK, great, JJ got the save in what could have been a demoralizing loss for the O's.

But what am I supposed to do with all these torches and pitchforks?

[OFFNY]

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JIMMY JOHNSON O (vs. TIGERS, 6/02)

IP:. 1 O(SAVE)

H:o 1

R:O 0

BB: 0

SO: 0

Pitches: 9 (5 Strikes, 4 Balls)

2013 ERA: 4.67

[Orioles1954]

Glad he got the save but is still getting hit hard. Not too much of a mystery.

[OFFNY]

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JIMMY JOHNSON O (vs. ASTROS, 6/04)

IP:. 1 O(SAVE)

H:o 1

R:O 0

BB: 0

SO: 2

Pitches: 18 (12 Strikes, 6 Balls)

2013 ERA: 4.50

[Grt 2BA FL Gator]

You should list his save totals for the year with these! That would be awesome.

Was really nice to see him spin some great curveballs.

Yes. This is a key pitch for him. The sinker is great, but he is dominant when he has the sinker and one of his off speed pitches going.

[Aristotelian]

Best we have seen from JJ since before the spell of blown saves. Had Pena dominated on fastballs and completely fooled Carter on those curveballs. Only ball hit well was the opposite field base hit by JD Martinez.

[OFFNY]

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JIMMY JOHNSON O (vs. ASTROS, 6/06)

IP:. 1 O(SAVE)

H:o 0

R:O 0

BB: 0 *

SO: 0

Pitches: 10 (6 Strikes, 4 Balls)

2013 ERA: 4.34

* Johnson had 1 hit batsman.

[OFFNY]

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JIMMY JOHNSON O (vs. D-RAYS, 6/09)

IP:. 0.33 O(SAVE) *

H:o 1

R:O 0

BB: 0

SO: 0

Pitches: 9 (5 Strikes, 4 Balls)

2013 ERA: 4.30

* Johnson entered the game with runners on 1st and 2nd base and two outs.

[OFFNY]

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JIMMY JOHNSON O (vs. ANGELS, 6/10)

IP:. 1 O(SAVE)

H:o 0

R:O 0

BB: 0

SO: 0

Pitches: 9 (6 Strikes, 3 Balls)

2013 ERA: 4.15

[OFFNY]

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JIMMY JOHNSON O (vs. ANGELS, 6/11)

IP:. 1 O(SAVE)

H:o 2

R:O 1

BB: 0

SO: 1

Pitches: 19 (13 Strikes, 6 Balls)

2013 ERA: 4.31

[crissfan172]

He gave up a run, but he still looked like the JJ we all know and love. I think he's all the way back.