Lucas Johnson, Carlsbad (CA), 2026 Positional Profile: 2B/3B Versatile, toolsy INF that can play multiple positions. Body: 5-8, 154-pounds. Compact frame with present strength and more fill on its way. Hit: RHH. Stands tall, strong hands, subtle leg lift with weight shift going back. Hands in pre-load set with knob pointed at catcher. Long stride, quick hand and bat speed. Slight uppercut swing. 73.4 mph bat speed with 22 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 364' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Long arm action with looseness. Three-quarter slot. Defense: Athletic with lateral quickness, two-hand gather with glove always out front. ATH: 6.90 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
7/01/25
Johnson showed the ability to perform in live game looks this spring and it was no different in a workout setting. The 5-8, 154-pound infielder impressed with an event best 6.90 60-yard dash and showed sneaky pop at the plate, which can go under the radar due to his compact frame. Johnson posted a 94.8 mph max exit velocity (88.5 mph avg.) with a 360’ max batted distance. He homered multiple times in BP and his Blast Motion metrics were strong across the board and among the leaders from the event, with swing metrics including a 73.4 average bat speed (75.8 max) and rotational acceleration peaking at 28.3 Gs (22.0 avg). He produced consistent hard contact (58.3% hard hit & sweet spot rates), flashing a compact, quick stroke with barrel accuracy. Defensively, he showed sound actions with a 78 mph arm velocity and is a 2B/3B profile with 2B looking like the more natural long-term spot as things currently stand. There is a lot to like with Johnson’s game as he plays with a hard-nosed edge and winning mentality.
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Lucas Johnson, Carlsbad (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: 2B/3B Versatile, toolsy INF that can play multiple positions.
Body: 5-8, 154-pounds. Compact frame with present strength and more fill on its way.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, strong hands, subtle leg lift with weight shift going back. Hands in pre-load set with knob pointed at catcher. Long stride, quick hand and bat speed. Slight uppercut swing. 73.4 mph bat speed with 22 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 364' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Long arm action with looseness. Three-quarter slot.
Defense: Athletic with lateral quickness, two-hand gather with glove always out front.
ATH: 6.90 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.