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Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Florida/Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Josh Johnson is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in MLB for the Florida/Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays. He was a right-handed starter known for his peak seasons before injuries cut his career short.

What it is

Josh Johnson was a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2013. He played for the Florida/Miami Marlins and the Toronto Blue Jays, accumulating 915 career strikeouts. Born in Minneapolis and raised in Oklahoma, he was drafted out of high school in 2002.

Why it matters

Johnson’s connection to Canadian baseball comes from his time with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he pitched in 2013. His career, though shortened by injuries, made him one of the more notable pitchers of his era, especially during his peak with the Marlins.

Key details

Johnson was born January 31, 1984, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended Jenks High School in Oklahoma and signed a letter of intent with the Oklahoma Sooners before turning pro. He last appeared in MLB in 2013 and is now retired.

In short

  • Josh Johnson pitched for the Marlins and Blue Jays from 2005 to 2013.
  • He was a right-handed starting pitcher with 915 career strikeouts.
  • Injuries ended his MLB career after the 2013 season.
  • He is a former Toronto Blue Jay, connecting him to Canadian baseball fans.
Canadian angle

Johnson played for the Toronto Blue Jays, giving Canadian baseball readers a connection to his MLB career.

Quick questions

Who is Josh Johnson?
Josh Johnson is an American former MLB pitcher who played for the Florida/Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays.
What position does Josh Johnson play?
He was a pitcher, specifically a right-handed starting pitcher.
How old is Josh Johnson?
He was born on January 31, 1984, making him 42 years old as of July 24, 2026.

Sources

  1. Baseball-Reference — https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/johnsjo09.shtml
    Supports: Birth date, age, position, MLB teams, career totals, and last MLB season.
  2. MLB.com — https://www.mlb.com/player/josh-johnson-435178
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, draft details, and high school.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Johnson_(pitcher)
    Supports: College commitment to Oklahoma and MLB career overview.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/bio/_/id/6435/josh-johnson
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, and position.