Spencer Johnson Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Spencer Johnson

• Spencer Johnson is an Australian cricketer who is known for being a T20I death-over specialist. He gained attention for bowling many economical spells in various Big Bash League (BBL) matches. He made headlines after the Gujarat Titans (GT) acquired him for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season for Rs 10 crores.

• He was born into a family of sportspersons as his father, Greg, initially played rugby (Australian football) for South Broken Hill and later for West Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League. His brothers also played for West Adelaide later.
  

  Spencer Johnson (wearing cap) with his family

• During his childhood, he and his brothers played different sports in their backyard. He later played cricket and rugby during his school years.
  

  A childhood photo of Spencer Johnson

• He played rugby for the Under-16 team of Flinders Park Football Club and scored more than 100 goals while playing for the Under-18 team of Flinders Park Football Club in the 2014 season. He later quit rugby and pursued a cricket career.
  

  Spencer Johnson during his school years

• In 2013, he was selected for South Australia Under-19. He later played in the 2014-15 West End Premier Cricket Competition for West Torrens Cricket Club (also known as West Eagles).
  

  Spencer Johnson (middle) when he was selected for South Australia Under-19

• South Australia (also known as West End Redbacks) gave him a contract before the 2017-18 season. He made his List-A debut for Rednecks in the 2017–18 JLT One-Day Cup. He later had to take a break from cricket as he suffered a stress fracture injury in the talus bone at the top of the ankle joint, an injury more common in track and field athletes than cricketers.
  

  Spencer Johnson when he played for the Redbacks

• In the 2022-23 Sheffield Shield Tournament, he debuted in first-class cricket against Victoria. He trained under retired Australia pacer, Jason Gillespie. He later signed a contract deal with Rednecks till 2026.
  

  Spencer Johnson bowling in a domestic match

• On 11 January 2023, he made his Big Bash League (BBL) debut for the Brisbane Heat against Perth Scorchers during the 2022-23 season. He was a member of the Adelaide Strikers for two seasons from 2020-22; however, he never got a chance to represent them in any BBL match.
  

  Spencer Johnson playing in a BBL match

• Spencer Johnson took 2 wickets for 3 matches in the inaugural season of Major League Cricket (MLC) in 2023 while playing for Los Angeles Knight Riders.
  

  Spencer Johnson during a Major League Cricket (MLC) match

• In the first season of the Global T20 (GT20) Canada in 2023, he represented Surrey Jaguars and finished the season with 7 wickets in 6 matches.
  

  Spencer Johnson playing in Global T20 League Canada

• On 10 August 2023, he made his debut for Oval Invincibles against Manchester Originals in the 100-ball tournament The Hundred. He took 3 wickets by giving 1 run in 20 deliveries.
  

  Spencer Johnson playing in The Hundred

• He claimed 2 wickets for 33 runs on his T20I debut against South Africa and failed to take any wickets despite giving 61 runs on his ODI debut against India.
  

  Spencer Johnson with his family and girlfriend after making his debut for Australia

•  During the 2023 auction for the 2024 IPL season, his base price was Rs 50 lakhs (AU $90,000), and he was picked by Gujarat Titans  (GT) for Rs 10 crores (AU $1.78 Million).

• His bowling speeds have mostly been recorded over 145 kmph (90 mph).  His fastest ball speed is around 150 kmph (93mph).

• After passing out of high school in 2013, Spencer Johnson worked as a pastry chef for 12 months to earn money. He later opened a home turf business with his brother, and 18 months before he was picked by Gujarat Titans for the 2024 IPL season, he was working as a landscape gardener to make ends meet.

• He suffered a stress fracture in his ankle in 2017 due to which he could not run and had to rest for several months. Two surgeries were done to heal the injury; however, when they were unsuccessful, his doctors decided to put screws in his ankle joint. When Johnson’s doctor, who was the best foot surgeon available in Sydney, said that he had never done such type of surgery, Johnson became fearful of the chances of surgery being successful. His body rejected the screws, and the whole process of treatment was done again.
  

  Spencer Johnson with his girlfriend when he was injured

• Spencer Johnson’s maternal grandfather is Italian and moved from Italy to Australia during his youth. ^[7]Cricket Australia Due to his half-Italian ethnicity and citizenship, he was also given an alleged offer to play for Italy in the 2022–23 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Tournament for the T20 World Cup in 2024. He did not play for them and made his debut for Australia later. ^[8]The Chronicle
  

  Spencer Johnson with his maternal grandfather

•  In an interview, he said that he was working on his fitness as he wanted to play the maximum number of tests for Australia, which was also his favourite cricket format.

• He is fond of dogs and owns a dog.
  

  Spencer Johnson holding a dog

• Spencer Johnson is often clicked drinking alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, or whiskey at celebrations or parties after winning matches.
  

  Spencer Johnson drinking wine with his girlfriend

• He is not related to the retired Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson and has said in an interview that both of them having a common surname Johnson is just a coincidence.

• He often shares photos with his long-time girlfriend Sarah Petherick whom he has been dating since his high school years.
  

  Spencer Johnson with his girlfriend, Sarah Petherick