Tyler Johnson

Tyler James Johnson (born June 7, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played three seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Professional career Johnson spent most of the season with the Cardinals' minor league team, the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds, but appeared in 56 games and pitched innings with the St. Louis Cardinals. In the 2006 postseason, he pitched innings and compiled a 1.23 ERA, including one scoreless inning pitched in the 2006 World Series, which the Cardinals won, defeating the Detroit Tigers, four games to one. He pitched again for the Cardinals in before becoming injured and missing the season. He was non-tendered following the 2008 season.

On February 5, , Johnson signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Seattle Mariners. After 2 months in the minors rehabbing, Johnson was released on June 6.

Signed a minor league contract for 2012 season with the Colorado Rockies.

As of 2007, Johnson featured a four-seam fastball at 88–92 mph and a curveball at 78–81.