Danny
Johnson

Verbally committed to Illinois Wesleyan University.

RHP Danny Johnson (St. Ignatius, 2024) is an uncommitted arm to make note of. Athletic, projectable frame, 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame. Athletic delivery, controlled tempo into a medium leg-lift, slight drop/drive lower-half, works in-line. Long/loose arm swing that works into a ¾ slot. His fastball worked in the 82-84 mph range with slight running action at times. Confident in a 74-77 mph curveball that flashed above-average spin (T2369 RPM) with 11/5 shape. Showed feel for a straight change at 79-81 mph. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Compact, high leg lift, drop/drive delivery, works in-line to home.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm loop, whippy, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Armside run, played up in the zone at times. T2249, 2144 average rpm.
SL: 74-77 mph. Late, deceptive break, 11/5 shape. T2369, 2153 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Fade, maintains arm speed. T1630, 1571 average rpm.

RHPs Danny Johnson and Matthew Richert are two uncommitted 2024s from St. Ignatius to know from the event. Johnson has a 6-foot-2, 190-pound, broad-shouldered, well-proportioned frame with an easy, fluid operation on the mound with a feel for his three-pitch mix. Johnson sat 82-84 mph and threw a high-volume of strikes with all three pitches, including his low-70s slider that he landed in the zone 100% of the time. Richert has a 6-foot-4, 190-pound, upside frame and a fastball that sat 83-85 mph while throwing all of his offerings with conviction, especially his upper-70s changeup that gets late running action and an average of 14.9 inches of horizontal movement.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. High waisted frame with a strong lower half.
Delivery: Fluid, relaxed delivery, moves down the mound in rhythm, on-line finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Creates tilt at times, slight arm-side-run. around the zone. T2055, 2008 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Aggressive intent, late 10/4 horizontal action. Landed for strikes, short wrinkle. T2144, 2084 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fastball intent, pulls the string, kills spin, mostly straight action. T1516, 1416 average rpm. 

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Long, lean build. Upside frame.
Delivery: Controlled, smooth, tall and fall delivery. Upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action. Works from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78.6, 77.4-78.4 mph. Easy out of the hand. Flashed arm-side-run. T1822, 1739 average rpm.
SL: 70.1-71.8 mph. 10/4 shape. Short wrinkle. Plays at the bottom of the zone. T2007, 1872 average rpm.
CH: 70.8-72.5 mph. Feel for the zone. Slight fading action at times. T1313, 1212 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open setup. Narrow feet before moving into a short, simple stride.  Simple, easy swing. Stays balanced. Loose, easy hands. Controlled finish and elevates the baseball. Gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 83.1 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Loose, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-handed gather that plays out in front. Keeps the ball in front to both sides.
Run: 8.35 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 160-pounds. Lean stature, high waist with plenty of room for physical projection.
Delivery: Drop/drive lower half downhill, heavy quad load, strides in line to target, throws with some effort and finishes upright.
Arm Action: R. Long arm path on the backside, 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.9, 75.2-76.6 mph. Plays with arm-side run. T2044, 1999 average rpm.
SL: 66.1-68.0 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, landed for strikes. T1992, 1931 average rpm.
CH: 69.9-70.8 mph. Decelerates arm action, low spin and sinks. T1428, 1394 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, body works slightly closed to plate, lands square, works in line to target. 
Arm Action: R/R. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Mostly straight, 4-seam type. T1930, 1855 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action. T1877, 1837 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Arm side run, arm speed same as fastball. T1409, 1367 average rpm.

Hit: R/R. Wide, balanced setup, small, smooth load, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Quiet, fluid swing, level bat path, line drive approach, pull-side tendencies
Power: 83.55 max exit velocity, averaged 77.92 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: R/R. INF - 75 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Easy infield actions, works around the baseball.
Run: 8.65 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds. Lanky frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, stays in rhythm, lands slightly closed, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Long action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Mostly straight, worked glove-side of the plate.
CB: 61-63 mph. 10/4 shape, sweeping action, plays glove side.
CH: 67-69 mph. Flashed arm side fade.

Hit: RHH. Tall open setup, smooth loading trigger, long stride. Long flat swing, line drive approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long loose arm action, side arm action.
Defense: Average hands, clean exchange. 
Run: 8.71 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds.
Defense: Steady defender for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 54 mph.  Long arm action, 3/4, low 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, open set up, back load, long stride, shows balance for age. Short, level path, line drive approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 9.84 runner in the 60.
Delivery: In line, square landing, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm angle, shows arm speed.
FB: T58, 56-58 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 48-51 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual.