IP 324
ERA 3.833
WHIP 1.478
BB/9 3.167
SO/9 5.556
  • Full name Kevin Johnson
  • Born 08/19/1988 in Pensacola, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 240 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School West Florida
  • Drafted in the 20th round (624th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2010.
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    Johnson didn't wait to get drafted to become a pro. He signed with his hometown Pensacola Pelicans (of the independent American Association) and pitched a pair of games before the draft. Although he was hit around to the tune of a 22.50 ERA in Pensacola, Johnson has had a long stretch of success in his amateur career. He holds the Florida state records for single-season (0.34) and career (0.77) ERA at Pensacola's West Florida HS. He then went on to succeed at Division II West Florida College, where he set a conference record for most pitcher of the week awards, a record he shares with Cubs' 2010 first-round pick Hayden Simpson. Johnson's bread-and-butter pitch is an 88-89 mph fastball that touches 91 mph with good sink. His slider also shows some potential. But Johnson will have to repeat his delivery more consistently as a pro--he varies his arm angles between pitches and struggles to maintain a consistent stride in his delivery.

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