Jason Johnson, RHP, Dublin Jerome HS, Class of 2013

PBR: Why did you choose Dayton?

Johnson: I chose Dayton because it is a great baseball school with great academics.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Johnson: I was considering Ohio University, Toledo, Ball State, Michigan State, Wright State, Bowling Green, and Cornell.

PBR:  You recently attended PBR’s Top Prospect Showcase.  How did that help you in the recruiting process?

Johnson: It was a great opportunity to be seen by tons of scouts and really helped get my name out there as well as show off what I could do.

PBR: Your high school teammate Aaron Huesman, will be a freshman at Dayton next fall.  He did have any influence of your recruitment?

Johnson: He was a great resource to talk to if I had any questions but ultimately I had to make the best decision for me.

PBR: Where did Coach Vittorio first see you? How did your relationship develop with their coaching staff?

Johnson: Coach Vittorio first saw me at the Midwest scout games. After that I was invited see the campus and really got a good feel for everything they had to offer.

PBR: How does it feel to be a part of a Division 1 baseball program?

Johnson: It's a great feeling to know that all my hard work has paid off.  I have dreamed of playing baseball in college since grade school. I am proud to have made it into a Division 1 program.

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was the most memorable experience from this summer?

Johnson: The Ohio Elite. My most memorable experience was last year in Florida during a Perfect Game tournament. We played a team that was undefeated and very highly ranked in the nation. I pitched a no hitter until the 7th inning.  We had 2 homeruns from my teammates Zach Sterry, and Connor Holdren and upset the team and to keep them from bracket play. 

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? 

Johnson: I expected the process to be confusing and hard and it was!

PBR: Who is the toughest hitter that you have faced in Ohio?

Johnson: There are a lot of good hitters...Tom Stoffel, Chris Ramsey, Luke Wofford.