Termarr Johnson Stats & Scouting Report (original) (raw)

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• Full name Termarr Johnson

• Born 06/11/2004 in Atlanta, GA

• Profile Ht.: 5'8" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: L / Throws: R

• School Mays

• Drafted in the 1st round (4th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022 (signed for $7,219,000). View Draft Report
  Johnson is one of the most unique, top-of-the-class high school prospects the industry has seen in years. He’s a 5-foot-8, 194-pound shortstop who probably moves to second base at the next level and is close to physically maxed out, but he’s also one of the most advanced pure hitters to come out of high school since perhaps Joe Mauer in 2001. Johnson manipulates his bat from the left side of the plate like a magic wand, equally capable of turning on mid-90s velocity and showing 60-grade power to the pull or sitting back and slapping a breaking ball or offspeed offering through the 5-6 hole for a softly hit single. He was the top hitter on the showcase circuit and consistently performed no matter the competition and has a lengthy track record as an underclassman with USA Baseball. He has the rare amateur combination of excellent bat-to-ball skills, an advanced approach at the plate, impressive pitch recognition and more power than you’d expect given his frame, thanks to excellent bat speed and precise barrel accuracy. There are few holes to speak of in his game offensively and he has a real chance to be a 70-grade hitter. As a defender, Johnson is likely to move to second base due to limited range and arm strength that fits better on the right side of the infield. He’s sure-handed on balls he gets to and he turns a double play nicely, with quick footwork and a fast exchange, and profiles as an average defender. He is an average runner now, but it would be unsurprising for him to slow down a tick as he reaches physical maturity. Johnson committed to Arizona State late in the process but is expected to be a top-10 pick thanks to his hitting prowess. It’s certainly possible Johnson is selected as a shortstop, but if he is selected as a second baseman, he has a chance to top Delino DeShields (2010, No. 8) as the highest-ever drafted prep player at the position. There’s plenty of pressure on Johnson’s bat given his supplemental tool set, but it’s also hard to point to a recent high school hitter this advanced.

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  2B Termarr Johnson assigned to Scottsdale Scorpions.
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  SS Termarr Johnson assigned to Altoona Curve from Greensboro Grasshoppers.
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  Greensboro Grasshoppers activated SS Termarr Johnson from the temporarily inactive list.
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  Greensboro Grasshoppers placed SS Termarr Johnson on the temporarily inactive list.
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  SS Termarr Johnson roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates.
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  SS Termarr Johnson assigned to Greensboro Grasshoppers from Bradenton Marauders.
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  SS Termarr Johnson assigned to Greensboro Grasshoppers from Bradenton Marauders.
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  Bradenton Marauders activated SS Termarr Johnson from the 7-day injured list.
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  Bradenton Marauders placed SS Termarr Johnson on the 7-day injured list.
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  Pittsburgh Pirates invited non-roster SS Termarr Johnson to spring training.
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  SS Termarr Johnson roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates.