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 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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