4/11/25
There weren’t many bright spots for Poway in their matchup against Torrey Pines, but one player who stood out was senior shortstop Jake Johnson. Johnson delivered the first hit of the game for Poway with a clean single and later drove in their first run with a well-struck sac fly to deep center. The right-handed hitter has a smooth, simple approach at the plate, featuring a small leg lift and a clean path through the zone. He’s the type of hitter who can spoil tough pitches and grind out at-bats, always giving himself a chance to get on base. While the season may not have unfolded the way Johnson hoped statistically, this performance was a reminder of the kind of impact he can have. With his mature approach and steady presence, this showing could provide a much-needed confidence boost heading into next weeks’ matchups.