IL1 Norfolk Tides

Orioles Option RHP Steve Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk

Published on July 15, 2012 under International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release


The Orioles announced after today's game that they have optioned RHP STEVE JOHNSON to Triple-A Norfolk.

Johnson made his major league debut in this afternoon's game against Detroit, allowing one earned run on a solo home run, walking two and striking out two. He is 3-6 with a 3.11 ERA (66.2IP, 23ER) in 15 games (10 starts) for the Tides. He was acquired by the Orioles with INF JOSH BELL on July 30, 2009 in exchange for LHP GEORGE SHERRILL.

Steve, and his father, Dave, who pitched for the Orioles from 1989-91, became the sixth father-son duo to play for the Orioles, joining BOB and TERRY KENNEDY, DON and DAMON BUFORD, JOHN O'DONOGHUE SR. and JOHN O'DONOGHUE JR., DAVE and DERRICK MAY and TIM RAINES SR. and TIM RAINES JR.




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