Who is Pierce Johnson? Ace Pitcher who was traded to Braves from Rockies

The NL-leading Atlanta Braves made a trade for two relievers on Monday, acquiring right-hander Pierce Johnson from Colorado and left-hander Taylor Hearn from Texas.

The moves could help Atlanta (64-34) strengthen its bullpen in the final two months of the season. Braves left-handed pitcher A.J. Minter was placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation earlier this month, joining right-handed pitcher Nick Anderson (60-day IL).
The NL-leading Atlanta Braves made a trade for two relievers on Monday, acquiring right-hander Pierce Johnson from Colorado and left-hander Taylor Hearn from Texas.

Johnson will have the opportunity to become a key piece in Atlanta’s bullpen.
He has posted a 6.00 ERA in 43 appearances (39 innings) for the Rockies this year. The Braves figure that away from Coors Field, the 32-year-old reliever can have the same success he had when he posted a 3.09 ERA and had a 32.1% K rate in 87 appearances (78 2/3 innings) for the Padres in 2020-21.

How much has Coors Field affected Johnson this year?

At home: 25 apps, 23.2 IP, .292 BA, .384 OBP, .531 SLG, 6 HR, 25.7% K rate, 7.23 ERA
Away from home: 18 apps, 15.1 IP, .292 BA, .387 OBP, .431 SLG, 1 HR, 38.7% K rate, 4.11 ERA

If Johnson pitches effectively, he could join Kirby Yates and Joe Jimenez as the best setup options for right-handers.