Johnson is a 6-foot-5 230-pound first baseman with a massive frame and a normal build. He has advanced bat speed and physical strength. He starts from a tall stance, he uses a load with back action, he attacks the baseball with fast bat speed and a slight uphill swing. He shows a feel for the barrel and pull power. Defensively he plays through the baseball with fluid footwork and normal actions. He threw the baseball with a short arm action, with accuracy. Overall Johnson is a large player with a high ceiling due to his offensive power projection.