LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2019 National Academic Showcase
Darren Johnson is a 2021 SS/2B, 3B with a 5-11 155 lb. frame from Southaven, MS who attends Southaven. Medium frame with square shoulders and an athletic build. Has room to add some strength moving forward without sacrificing much of the athleticism. Ran a 7.47 second 60-yard dash. Worked out defensively as a primary infielder. Fields the ball out in front with some twitchy and athletic footwork moving through the baseball. Long arm action in the back. Slightly uphill release and can change slots on the run. Creates some carry to the bag topping out at 75 MPH. Righthanded hitter with a wide and slightly open stance and a lower hand set. Utilizes a short leg lift trigger for timing. Really loads on the back side pre-pitch. Longer path into contact on a line drive barrel plane. Will get the bat head through and out in front. Has some hand speed to contact creating some line drive contact when squared. Good student as well.