Christopher
Johnson

9/28/14 - 5-foot-9, 165-pound prospect posted an event best 6.97 60-yard dash and 84 mph exit velocity. Johnson is an athlete with natural baseball instincts, rangy with soft hands, quick and clean exchange compliment quick and springy feet, throws to first base showed life with a top velocity of 86 mph across the infield with short, ¾ arm action and consistent accuracy. Hits from slightly open stance, consistent smooth load, bat path has tendency to get long, natural uphill path, gets barrel through the zone quickly, achieves good extension, shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields and can display gap power. Could stay on the left side of the diamond, but is versatile enough to play multiple positions. Finished game play 1-for-3 with a hard hit single up the middle.  On the mound, flashed a fastball that sat 81-85 mph with cutting action that he was able to throw for strike after strike, throws a power curve that stayed at 75 mph that has sharp 11/5 action with depth, changeup was second best secondary pitch on the day that was 75-76 mph with arm side fade. As mentioned in previous articles, Johnson is a versatile player with the ability to be an every day position player or wind up on the mound. Should be an interesting career path to follow, committed to Columbia State CC following the event.