• Full name William Michael Johnson
  • Born 06/25/1980 in Georgetown, SC
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Clemson
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (54th overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2002 (signed for $500,000).
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    Duke's Larry Broadway was supposed to be the class of ACC first basemen, but Johnson has surpassed him and has an outside chance of being a sandwich pick. While Baker has slipped in the minds of scouts, Johnson has improved. He shortened his swing without sacrificing his above-average power, which he generates with a quick bat and nice loft. He uses the whole field and makes adjustments well. He's reminiscent of former Clemson first baseman David Miller, a 1995 first-round pick of the Indians, but has more power. He runs OK and is athletic enough to possibly handle the outfield as a pro.

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