Eiji Sawamura
After beginning the 2016 season strongly, Johnson signed a three-year extension in June to remain with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp beyond the current year. On October 24, 2016, Johnson became the first foreign pitcher since Gene Bacque in to win the Eiji Sawamura Award following a season including a 15-7 record, a 2.15 ERA and 141 strikeouts in innings.