185-pound frame. At the plate, produced a developing 84 mph exit velocity. Defensively, showed a climbing 71 mph across the infield to go with a 7.53 laser-timed 60. On the mound, worked a three-pitch mix — fastball at a projectable 71-74, topped at 74, alongside a 62-65 mph slider and a 65-65 mph changeup.
1/20/25
August Johnson, Whetstone High School (OH), 2028 Positional Profile: SS/2B Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Lean Athletic Delivery: Drop and drive Arm Action: RH. Compact, H3/4 FB: T68, 66-67 mph. T1780, 1728 average rpm. SL: 58-60 mph. T1816, 1743 average rpm.
1/20/25
August Johnson, Whetstone High School (OH), 2028 Positional Profile: SS/2B Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Lean Athletic Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced Level 59.2 mph bat speed with 2 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 68.8 mph. 195' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-68 mph. Defense: choppy, late glove
7/01/24
August Johnson, Whetstone High School (OH), 2028 Positional Profile: SS/2B Body: 5-9, 135-pounds. Hit: RHH. Wide base with some movement in load, features small leg kick High hands set with average hand speed 53.9 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 61.3 mph. 203' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-63 mph. Defense: Average footwork and clean actions with glove work ATH: 8.57 runner in the 60.
8/27/23
August Johnson: SS/RHP, (2028) Whetstone, OH. 5-foot-6, 125-pound. Starts in a balanced stance with a tight load, then uses a controlled stride. Had a simple flat swing plane, efficient bat speed and high finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 66 mph; had sure hands, consistent footwork, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1621; Avg 1547). Shows some action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1641; Avg 1574).
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Lean Athletic
Delivery: Drop and drive
Arm Action: RH. Compact, H3/4
FB: T68, 66-67 mph. T1780, 1728 average rpm.
SL: 58-60 mph. T1816, 1743 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Lean Athletic
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced Level 59.2 mph bat speed with 2 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 68.8 mph. 195' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-68 mph.
Defense: choppy, late glove
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base with some movement in load, features small leg kick High hands set with average hand speed 53.9 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 61.3 mph. 203' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-63 mph.
Defense: Average footwork and clean actions with glove work
ATH: 8.57 runner in the 60.
August Johnson: SS/RHP, (2028) Whetstone, OH. 5-foot-6, 125-pound. Starts in a balanced stance with a tight load, then uses a controlled stride. Had a simple flat swing plane, efficient bat speed and high finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 66 mph; had sure hands, consistent footwork, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1621; Avg 1547). Shows some action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1641; Avg 1574).