Reds
Reports indicate the Reds have signed right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson.
Johnson, who turns 35 in May, posted a 3.05 ERA in 65 appearances with the Braves last season. He had 59 K in 59 innings.
Threw his curveball 72% of time.
ERA+ of 137 means he pitched 37% better than MLB average.
K rate 24.8% better than MLB average 22.5.
BB rate 8.0% below league average of 8.5.
Flyball rate of 31.4% was above league average of 24.9
8th inning: 2.14 ERA, 21.0 innings
7th inning: 2.35 ERA, 15.1 innings
6th inning: 1.59 ERA, 11.1 innings
9th inning: 10.12 ERA, 8.0 innings
58 appearances with a 3.67 ERA in 2024.
13 of 16 career saves came with Rockies in 2023.
Career: 330 appearances, 3.79 ERA, 16 saves.
12 postseason appearances over four postseasons, with 1.50 ERA in 12 innings.
2012 1st round pick by Cubs.