Pierce Johnson is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Atlanta Braves in MLB. Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft, Johnson has also played for the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, and Colorado Rockies. Additionally, he spent time with the Hanshin Tigers in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
On May 10, 1991, Pierce William Johnson was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.
In 2009, Pierce Johnson was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 15th round of the Major League Baseball draft but did not sign, choosing to attend Missouri State University instead.
In 2010, Pierce Johnson played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
In 2011, Pierce Johnson continued playing collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
In 2013, Pierce Johnson achieved an 11-6 record with a 2.74 ERA and 124 strikeouts in 118 innings pitched.
In 2014, Pierce Johnson played for both the Kane County Cougars and the Tennessee Smokies, posting a 5-5 record with a 2.54 ERA.
Prior to the 2014 season, Pierce Johnson was ranked by Baseball America as the 87th best prospect in baseball.
After the 2015 season, the Chicago Cubs added Pierce Johnson to their 40-man roster.
On September 20, 2017, Pierce Johnson was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants.
On December 8, 2018, Pierce Johnson signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
In 2018, Pierce Johnson made 37 appearances for the Giants, then rejected an assignment to the Sacramento River Cats and elected free agency on November 2.
On December 2, 2019, Pierce Johnson became a free agent after playing with the Hanshin Tigers.
On December 23, 2019, Pierce Johnson signed a two-year contract with a third-year club option with the San Diego Padres.
In 2021, Pierce Johnson made 63 appearances for the San Diego Padres, logging a 3-4 record and 3.22 ERA.
On May 9, 2022, Pierce Johnson was placed on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow tendinitis.
On December 13, 2022, Pierce Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies.
On June 9, 2023, the Rockies announced that Pierce Johnson would be removed from the closer role due to struggles.
On July 23, 2023, Pierce Johnson was traded to the Atlanta Braves.
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