86.5
Velocity (max)
3/01/25
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One of the highest-ceiling arms in Indiana's 2026 class - Johnston reaffirmed a strong look at the Grand Park Fall Championships with another quality outing at the State Games. The 6-foot-6, 170 pounder provides pristine projection with the long-levered frame that holds ample room for strength gains that will continue to elevate his mid-80s heater (T 86.4) even higher. The fastball plays with arm-side run and already plays above its velocity due to the fact that he moves down the mound exceptionally well and gains nearly 8-feet of extension, on average. His best secondary is his fading, mid-70s change, a pitch that he was able to routinely command and induce groundball contact with, while he also showed a serviceable slider that played in the low-to-mid 70s. The strike-throwing nature, paired with above average stuff presently, a clean arm on the backside, and a frame that will pack on velocity in a hurry makes Johnston one of the best uncommitted arms in Indiana's 2026 class.