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My Take
Pierce Johnson is one of those bullpen guys who quietly built one of the most interesting careers in recent baseball — not a household name, but absolutely the kind of pitcher you respect once you dig in. A Colorado kid who came up through Missouri State, he bounced around several MLB clubs including the Cubs, Giants, Padres, Rockies, and Braves, never quite locking down a permanent role stateside. Then he took his electric stuff to Japan and genuinely thrived with the Hanshin Tigers, which I love to see — a guy who finds his groove by betting on himself in a different league. His fastball-slider combination is nasty when he's on, and watching him carve through NPB lineups made it clear the talent was always there. The journey itself is the story.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pierce Johnson
- Name (Japanese)
- ピアース・ジョンソン
- Reading
- ぴあーす・じょんそん
- Born
- May 10, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
- Origin
- Arvada, Colorado, United States
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- University
- Missouri State University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Pierce Johnson born?
Born May 10, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Pierce Johnson from?
Pierce Johnson is from Arvada, Colorado, United States.
What does Pierce Johnson do?
Pierce Johnson works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.