Lane
Johnson

Lane Johnson, Westlake (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/SS Athletic, well proportioned frame with good strength through the middle and lower half. Shows width through the shoulders and back with room to continue adding strength. At the plate, hits from a slightly open stance with a small knee tuck load. Hands work into a strong hitting position with a solid base and good weight shift into launch. Shows quickness in the hands with a flat path through the zone and the ability to control the barrel. Continued development in allowing the back elbow to work more freely will help improve consistency and overall hit ability. Power projects well within the swing with strength already present in the hands. Defensively, shows good footwork with rhythm and quickness. Plays through the ball with solid angles and range, showing the ability to throw from multiple angles. Arm is a standout tool with a compact path, present strength, and carry on throws. Athletically, shows strong run ability with good stride length and overall movement patterns. Speed projects well as the body continues to mature. Overall, athletic multi position profile with a developing bat, strong arm, and well rounded upside.
Body: 6-1, 203-pounds. Athletic frame/build to add strength in future. Good mid/lower. Sloping shoulders with good back. Projects well physically.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with small knee tuck load in lower. Hands work into strong hit position. Weight shifts well in lower to launch. Good base. Quickness to hands and barrel. Flat path in zone. Back elbow can continue forward past the hip to create more hit ability. 67.7 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 270' max distance. Projects well with bat/power combo. Strength to hands.
Arm: RH. INF-88 mph. Compact arm path with arm strength present. Shows good carry to throws. Projectable arm.
Defense: Good footwork with rhythm. Quickness to feet. Plays through ball well with solid angles. Ability to throw form differerent angles. Rangy defender.
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Good run for and stride length. Projects as possible plus runner. Speed should firm with maturity. 20.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 75.37 Edge Score

Johnson has a clean left-handed stroke, balanced, good weight shift, and keeps the barrel in the zone a long time. Compact swing and uses his hands well to deliver the barrel. Defensively, shows good actions on the dirt and overall athleticism, with speed/quickness that play. Also showed arm strength (T88 from the outfield). Well-rounded prospect who should be a strong pickup for the right college program.