Johnny Estrada

Johnny Estrada
Estrada with the Nationals in 2008
Catcher
Born: (1976-06-27) June 27, 1976 (age 40) Hayward, California
Batted: Switch Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 15, 2001, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
July 24, 2008, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
Batting average	.277
Home runs	42
Runs batted in	285
Teams
Philadelphia Phillies (2001–2002) Atlanta Braves (2003–2005) Arizona Diamondbacks (2006) Milwaukee Brewers (2007) Washington Nationals (2008)
Career highlights and awards
All-Star (2004) Silver Slugger Award (2004)

Johnny Pulado Estrada III (born June 27, 1976) is a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers and the Washington Nationals.

Estrada was selected in the 17th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. His major league career started in 2001 with the Phillies after an injury to the regular starting catcher, Mike Lieberthal. In 2002, he became a part-time player. Estrada was acquired by the Atlanta Braves from the Phillies on December 20, 2002, for Kevin Millwood in a move that was said to be financially motivated, since the Braves could not pay Millwood's salary. During the 2003 season, Estrada spent most of the year on Atlanta's Triple-A team, the Richmond Braves. After Javy López left due to free agency, Estrada became Atlanta's starting catcher in 2004. He hit .314 with 9 home runs and 76 RBI. Estrada also made the All-Star team and helped Atlanta win their 13th division title in a row. After a slightly disappointing 2005 season, Estrada was traded by the Braves to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitchers Lance Cormier and Óscar Villarreal on December 7, 2005.