23.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/27/22
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Sunday, Johnson recorded the highest velocity at his position (79 mph) while popping consistently in the 2.13-2.16 range. He’s built at broad, barrel-chested 6-foot, 200 pounds, and his inherent strength reveals itself most inside of his barrel speed, which reached a 79.3 mph max at this event. His right-handed bat showed well during Denmark’s postseason run in 2021, and he’s become one of Wisconsin’s uncommitted backstops to follow this spring and summer.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Dense, strong frame throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup. Flat barrel set. Aggressive rotation. Covers well. Tight, connected turn with above average pop to both gaps.
Power: 88.6 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Short arm action to the throwing window quickly.
Defense: 2.13-2.18 pop times. Clean exchanges, with quick feet and proper alignment.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.
He boasts a sturdy 5-foot-11, 195-pound frame with clear strength and is a multi-sport athlete. Behind the dish, Johnson popped as low as 2.12 and was up to 78 mph out of the crouch. In the box he setups with a stock wide and crouched stance, delivering the barrel with aggressive rotation and a repeated firing position. He swung a relatively flat path that stayed in the zone through impact and generated backspin flights that favored the pullside with barrel speed as high as 74.5 mph.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Thick, strong throughout. Well proportioned for power.
Hit: RHH. Stock wide, crouched setup. 45 degree lay at plant. Aggressive rotation, balanced hitting position. Relatively flat through the zone with backspin flight favoring the pull-side.
Power: 88.7 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Average arm actions. Bit long on release action.
Defense: 2.12-2.41 pop times. Quality posturing for intentional receiving. Active footwork. Worked way across the frame well on a one knee down setup yanked fastball. Good idea for defensive fundamentals and needs at the position.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.