By Chris Fuller
PBR Kentucky

Name: Marcus Johnson
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185
High School: Bryan Station
Position: OF/LHP
Class: 2016
State Rank: 70
Position Rank: 13

Scouting Report

6/16/15, Top Prospect Games  – 6-foot, 185-pounds, strong and athletic frame, works through a high-3/4 to over the top slot, minimal effort delivery, has room for more extension, fastball sat 80-81 mph touching 82 once, threw one curveball at 67 mph, allowed three hits, hit a batter, and struck out one in his inning of work. Left-handed hitter hits from a balanced stance with a short stride, good use of strong lower half, maintains good  balance through finish, line drive type hitter with good bat speed, 85 mph exit velocity off the tee, 4.60 down the line, good round of BP but went 0-for-4 in game play reaching base once on error. Defensively, plays through the ball on the ground, long high-3/4 release with 81 mph velocity, very accurate throws to the third base bag, ran 7.06 60-yard dash at previous event.

Analysis

An interesting two-way prospect listed as a primary outfielder, Johnson can do multiple things well, but ultimately he may profile best on the mound at the next level. He has an easy delivery, and keeps the ball down in the zone well. With a fastball that currently sits in the low-80’s, there is possibly more velocity to come for the athletic lefty.

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