• Full name Justin Peter Johnson
  • Born 04/03/2000 in Flemington, NJ
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Wake Forest
  • Drafted in the 10th round (289th overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2023 (signed for $57,500).
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    Johnson played four years at Lafayette before transferring to Wake Forest for his final season of college baseball. He became the second baseman for the Demon Deacons, helping lead them to the ACC title and the College World Series. He’s a heady, solid all-around player who is a steady defender with some pop. His range and arm strength profile best at second base, but he could also play in a utility role.

Career Transactions

  • SS Justin Johnson assigned to Quad Cities River Bandits from ACL Royals.
  • SS Justin Johnson assigned to Quad Cities River Bandits from ACL Royals.
  • SS Justin Johnson assigned to ACL Royals.
  • Kansas City Royals signed SS Justin Johnson.
  • College Workout activated SS Justin Johnson.
  • College Workout activated SS Justin Johnson.
  • College Workout activated SS Justin Johnson.
  • SS Justin Johnson assigned to Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

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