LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2005 National Open Top Prospect Showcase
Michael Johnson is a 5'9" 150 pound 2007 middle infielder and outfielder from Naples, Florida who attends Gulf Coast High School. He has a lean build that is athletic and strong. Michael has an inside out swing with a good opposite field approach. He is a line drive hitter who makes consistent contact with the ball. He keeps his weight back very well and has an effortless smooth swing. Johnson has nice hands and feet in the field. He has a good quick release and transfer with a strong arm which he showed by throwing 83 mph across the infield. Michael also piched and threw from a 3/4 arm slot. His arm works very well and he gets a good downwoard plane on his pitches. His fastball topped out at 79 mph with good arm side run and his change up was at 73 mph and had good sink on it. He is a low effort pitcher who uses a drop and drive delivery. Michael is a solid all around athlete with very good potential. He is a good follow for the 07 class and is a very good student as well with a 3.6 gpa.