Osiris Johnson Stats & Scouting Report

AB	185
AVG	.189
OBP	.243
SLG	.254
HR	1

Full name Osiris Marcel Johnson
Born 10/18/2000 in Oakland, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 198 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Encinal
Drafted in the 2nd round (53rd overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2018 (signed for $1,350,000).

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The second cousin of Jimmy Rollins, Johnson is a twitchy, athletic prospect who has played shortstop and center field but is committed to sticking in the dirt. Last summer, many scouts would have said that Johnson was destined to move to the outfield, where his athleticism would play well, but he's made impressive strides on his defense throughout the fall and spring. He has immensely quick hands that allow him to react to late hops and he has enough arm strength for the position as well. He's done enough to allow some teams to believe he can stick at shortstop, while others still believe he's destined for the outfield. His quick hands translate to the batter's box, where Johnson has plus bat speed and power, with scouts projecting plus power as he continues to fill out a 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame. The quality of his swings vary wildly, as does his pitch recognition. There are swing-and-miss concerns, but like his defensive work, Johnson has made improvements throughout the spring. In addition to Rollins--who has worked with Johnson on every part of his game, especially at shortstop where the former major leaguer recommended he raise his arm slot--Johnson's father, Marcel, played three seasons in the minors with the Mets and Braves organizations. Johnson, a Cal State Fullerton commit, is one of the youngest players in the class.

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TRACK RECORD: The Marlins selected Johnson in the second round in 2018 and signed him for $1.35 million. He went to the same high school as former big leaguer Dontrelle Willis, and his second cousin is 2007 NL MVP Jimmy Rollins. His father, Marcel Johnson, played three seasons professionally. Johnson had surgery in March to repair a stress fracture in his right leg.

SCOUTING REPORT: Entering the 2018 draft, Johnson was highly regarded as a tooled-up, albeit raw, potential everyday shortstop. He has quick hands and at least average arm that should allow him to stick as an average to above-average defender at shortstop, but there are some scouts who question whether he may grow off the position and move to second base. Prior to his injury, Johnson was an above-average runner and the Marlins were intrigued by his potential as a power-speed threat. Johnson has plus raw power but he showed a propensity to chase out of the zone too often during his pro debut in 2018. Improving quality contact and reducing his strike zone to make more contact will be key.

THE FUTURE: Johnson is expected to be fully healthy and ready for spring training in 2020. He will likely begin the season with low Class A Clinton in what will be his first full pro season in the minors.
Track Record: The second cousin of 2007 NL MVP Jimmy Rollins and son of former minor leaguer Marcel Johnson, Osiris Johnson was the Marlins' second-round pick in 2018. One of the youngest players in his draft class, Johnson signed for $1.35 million instead of heading to Cal State Fullerton.

Scouting Report: Only 18 years old, Johnson is known for his quick-twitch athleticism and loud, albeit raw, tools. Johnson previously split time between shortstop and center field, but after working intensely on his arm action and footwork at shortstop with Rollins throughout high school, Johnson--and the Marlins--are committed to him sticking on the dirt. He has quick hands and at least an average arm to go along with plus speed, giving him a chance to be an above-average defender in the future. Despite being listed at just 6 feet and 181 pounds, Johnson has plus raw power and even shows a propensity to drive the ball the other way and into the right-center field gap. There were some swing-and-miss concerns with Johnson heading into the draft, and it will be his currently average hit tool that will decide his fate as an everyday shortstop in the future.

The Future: Johnson finished 2018 in low Class A and will head back to that level in 2019, where he'll continue to be one of the youngest players in the league.

Draft Prospects

The second cousin of Jimmy Rollins, Johnson is a twitchy, athletic prospect who has played shortstop and center field but is committed to sticking in the dirt. Last summer, many scouts would have said that Johnson was destined to move to the outfield, where his athleticism would play well, but he's made impressive strides on his defense throughout the fall and spring. He has immensely quick hands that allow him to react to late hops and he has enough arm strength for the position as well. He's done enough to allow some teams to believe he can stick at shortstop, while others still believe he's destined for the outfield. His quick hands translate to the batter's box, where Johnson has plus bat speed and power, with scouts projecting plus power as he continues to fill out a 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame. The quality of his swings vary wildly, as does his pitch recognition. There are swing-and-miss concerns, but like his defensive work, Johnson has made improvements throughout the spring. In addition to Rollins--who has worked with Johnson on every part of his game, especially at shortstop where the former major leaguer recommended he raise his arm slot--Johnson's father, Marcel, played three seasons in the minors with the Mets and Braves organizations. Johnson, a Cal State Fullerton commit, is one of the youngest players in the class.

Minor League Top Prospects

Johnson was one of the youngest players in the 2018 draft and played the entire season at age 17 after signing for $1.35 million as a second-round pick (No. 53 overall). Known more for his athleticism than his hitting polish, Johnson hit well in his one month in the GCL before struggling when the Marlins rushed him to low Class A Greensboro. Johnson has a lean, lively build and is a bouncy, quick-burst athlete with experience at both shortstop and center field. The Marlins played Johnson at shortstop, where he has quick hands and a solid-average arm. His defense has improved over the past year, though there's still a split camp among scouts on whether he will remain at the position. Johnson's hitting ability has trended up as well, with fast hand speed to get into the hitting zone quickly, though he doesn't repeat his swing consistently and will have to improve his pitch recognition.

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: The Marlins selected Johnson in the second round in 2018 and signed him for $1.35 million. He went to the same high school as former big leaguer Dontrelle Willis, and his second cousin is 2007 NL MVP Jimmy Rollins. His father, Marcel Johnson, played three seasons professionally. Johnson had surgery in March to repair a stress fracture in his right leg.

SCOUTING REPORT: Entering the 2018 draft, Johnson was highly regarded as a tooled-up, albeit raw, potential everyday shortstop. He has quick hands and at least average arm that should allow him to stick as an average to above-average defender at shortstop, but there are some scouts who question whether he may grow off the position and move to second base. Prior to his injury, Johnson was an above-average runner and the Marlins were intrigued by his potential as a power-speed threat. Johnson has plus raw power BA GRADE 50 Risk: Extreme BA GRADE 50 Risk: Extreme BA GRADE 50 Risk: Extreme but he showed a propensity to chase out of the zone too often during his pro debut in 2018. Improving quality contact and reducing his strike zone to make more contact will be key.

THE FUTURE: Johnson is expected to be fully healthy and ready for spring training in 2020. He will likely begin the season with low Class A Clinton in what will be his first full pro season in the minors.
TRACK RECORD: The Marlins selected Johnson in the second round in 2018 and signed him for $1.35 million. He went to the same high school as former big leaguer Dontrelle Willis, and his second cousin is 2007 NL MVP Jimmy Rollins. His father, Marcel Johnson, played three seasons professionally. Johnson had surgery in March to repair a stress fracture in his right leg.

SCOUTING REPORT: Entering the 2018 draft, Johnson was highly regarded as a tooled-up, albeit raw, potential everyday shortstop. He has quick hands and at least average arm that should allow him to stick as an average to above-average defender at shortstop, but there are some scouts who question whether he may grow off the position and move to second base. Prior to his injury, Johnson was an above-average runner and the Marlins were intrigued by his potential as a power-speed threat. Johnson has plus raw power but he showed a propensity to chase out of the zone too often during his pro debut in 2018. Improving quality contact and reducing his strike zone to make more contact will be key.

THE FUTURE: Johnson is expected to be fully healthy and ready for spring training in 2020. He will likely begin the season with low Class A Clinton in what will be his first full pro season in the minors.