Termarr Johnson
Termarr Johnson | |
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Pittsburgh Pirates | |
Shortstop | |
Born: Atlanta, Georgia | June 11, 2004|
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Termarr Johnson (born June 11, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Amateur career[]
Johnson attended Benjamin Elijah Mays High School in Atlanta, Georgia.[1][2][3] In 2019, played for the 2019 USA Baseball 15U National Team that won a gold medal.[4] During the summer of 2021, Johnson participated in the Breakthrough Series.[5] He also played in the High School All-American Game as well as participating in the All-Star High School Home Run Derby at Coors Field in which he finished in third place with 24 home runs.[6][7] That same summer, he participated in the Perfect Game All-American Classic Home Run Derby which won.[8] That October, he was named to the 2021 USA Baseball 18U National Team.[9]
Johnson entered his senior season in 2022 as a top-five prospect for the upcoming draft.[10][11][12] During his senior year, he committed to play college baseball at Arizona State University.[13] Following the season's end, he traveled to San Diego where he participated in the Draft Combine. [14]
Professional career[]
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Johnson in the first round, with the fourth overall selection, of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[15] Johnson signed with the Pirates and received a $7,219,000 signing bonus.[16]
Johnson made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Pirates.[17] After nine games, he was promoted to the Bradenton Marauders of the Single-A Florida State League.[18] Over 23 games between the two teams, he batted .222 with one home run, six RBIs, and six stolen bases.[19]
References[]
- ^ Moffatt, Emil (June 4, 2021). "As Baseball Strives To Attract More Black Players, Camp Pairs Former Braves With Top Atlanta High School Players". WABE (FM).
- ^ Dykstra, Sam (July 28, 2021). "No. 1? This Draft prospect aims even higher". MLB.com.
- ^ Cooper, J. J. "Termarr Johnson Would Be A Very Unusual Top-Five MLB Draft Pick". Baseball America.
- ^ Dahn, Jeff (July 11, 2021). "Bright lights follow Termarr Johnson". Perfect Game.
- ^ Waldstein, David (October 25, 2021). "Baseball, Popular but No Longer Dominant, Seeks to Reclaim Its Cool". The New York Times.
- ^ Maun, Tyler (July 10, 2021). "Jones, Stewart finish top 2 in HS HR Derby". MLB.com.
- ^ Mayo, Jonathan (July 10, 2021). "High School All-American Game top performers". MLB.com.
- ^ Mayo, Jonathan (August 31, 2021). "Top high school prospects for '22 Draft". MLB.com.
- ^ Collazo, Carlos (September 1, 2021). "USA Baseball Announces 2021 18U National Team Roster". Baseball America.
- ^ Holcomb, Todd (April 21, 2022). "3 Georgia baseball players could go top 10 in MLB draft". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ^ Law, Keith (April 15, 2022). "Scouting for the 2022 MLB Draft: Druw Jones the top prospect; Temarr Johnson has an elite hit tool". The Athletic.
- ^ Chaffins, Cody (April 26, 2022). "Top MLB prospect proudly representing southwest Atlanta". WAGA-TV.
- ^ "Termarr Johnson Chooses Arizona State". Perfect Game. May 10, 2022.
- ^ "Everything you need to know: Draft Combine". MLB.com.
- ^ "First-round draft pick Termarr Johnson excited for 'amazing' experience of joining Pirates". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ "Pirates sign No. 4 overall pick Termarr Johnson". MLB.com.
- ^ "First-Rounder Termarr Johnson Makes Debut with FCL Pirates". 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Pirates top pick Termarr Johnson enjoying quick, seamless transition to affiliated ball".
- ^ "Termarr Johnson Stats, Fantasy & News".
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 2004 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from Atlanta
- Baseball shortstops
- Florida Complex League Pirates players
- Bradenton Marauders players