Drafted in the 6th round (171st overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2019 (signed for $17,500).
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A 6-foot-6, 185-pound righthander out of Dallas Baptist, Johnson is young for a college senior, and has a fastball that gets up to 94-95 mph, though it sits more in the 91-92 mph range. He also throws a hard slider with impressive spin. This spring Johnson posted a 2.95 ERA over 42.2 innings with 47 strikeouts and just 11 walks through his first seven starts.
Career Transactions
Pensacola Blue Wahoos released RHP M.D. Johnson.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos sent RHP M.D. Johnson on a rehab assignment to Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
sent RHP M.D. Johnson on a rehab assignment to Jupiter Hammerheads.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos sent RHP M.D. Johnson on a rehab assignment to Jupiter Hammerheads.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos activated RHP M.D. Johnson from the 7-day injured list.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos placed RHP M.D. Johnson on the 7-day injured list.
RHP M.D. Johnson assigned to Pensacola Blue Wahoos from Beloit Sky Carp.
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