89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/02/22
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Darian Johnson, Southaven, 2024, MS
Position: SS/OF
Body: 6-foot, 172-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a wide athletic stance with a controlled quick load, then used a short stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, level short swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: , average 84.8 mph.
Defense: (IF) Sure consistent hands, smooth athletic footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Uses his glove out front.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. 86 mph outfield velocity. Long quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.15 (60-yard).
Pitching: Smooth. Easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, long quick arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.
FB: (Max spin 1434; Avg 1321).
CB: (Max spin 1370; Avg 1364).
Darian Johnson: SS/OF, (2024) Southaven, MS. 6-foot, 172-pound athletic frame. Athletic during batting practice, Johnson recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. Started in an athletic balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then used a short quick stride. Had a level swing plane, developing bat speed and high finish. He barreled up a few balls with some loud contact. Line drive aggressive approach. Projectable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 72 mph; shows developing hands, and athletic feet. Athletic recorded an outfield position velocity of 79 mph; had a lengthy exchange, sure hands, and athletic consistent footwork. When fielding he gathers the ball out front. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.92. On the mound, curveball (62-64 mph). Threw his fastball 77-79 mph with a max of 80 mph;