Drafted in the 10th round (307th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2007 (signed for $109,500).
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BYU's Leon Johnson has been drafted three times previously, all by the Devil Rays. A 6-foot-2, 190-pound athlete whose older brother Elliott is a second baseman in the Devil Rays system, Leon spent two years on a mission after two years at Eastern Arizona Junior College. His tools resemble those of his second baseman brother, though he has more speed (he's a well-above-average runner) and covers lots of ground in center field, making him an above-average defender. Offensively, he started strong despite his rust before falling off significantly in the second half; he hit just .248. His speed should get him picked again. Younger brother Cedric also was drafted, in the 19th round by the Phillies.
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Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Chicago Cubs in 2008
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