- Full name Jeremy Johnson
- Born
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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Johnson had a stellar college career, graduating as Southeast Missouri State's career hits leader. The Blue Jays started him in the Pioneer League, where he was older than many of the pitchers he faced, and he dominated the league, earning MVP honors while ranking among the top five in several offensive categories. More important, Johnson showed that he has average tools across the board to go with excellent instincts. The Blue Jays saw a loose, easy swing and solid power potential. While Johnson's speed rates a tick below average, he gets good jumps on balls in the outfield and runs the bases intelligently. The delighted Jays now are talking about pushing him through the system, possibly to high Class A or Double-A in 2001, depending on his spring-training performance.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Johnson is the only four-year college player on the list, vaulting into the top 10 after being the Blue Jays' 26th-round draft pick out of Southeast Missouri State. He also was named the league MVP after batting .376-9-58 with 24 doubles, a big total for a half-season league. He's 22, but Johnson’s own manager, Paul Elliott, thinks his hitting was more than just a product of an older player at a lower level. He hits for power with a level swing and drew 55 walks, a combination which bodes well for the future. He's fine defensively, though he might not run well enough for center field as he moves up the ladder.
Scouting Reports
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Johnson is the only four-year college player on the list, vaulting into the top 10 after being the Blue Jays' 26th-round draft pick out of Southeast Missouri State. He also was named the league MVP after batting .376-9-58 with 24 doubles, a big total for a half-season league. He's 22, but Johnson’s own manager, Paul Elliott, thinks his hitting was more than just a product of an older player at a lower level. He hits for power with a level swing and drew 55 walks, a combination which bodes well for the future. He's fine defensively, though he might not run well enough for center field as he moves up the ladder.