Mississippi Valley State University Athletics

2019 - 24th in NCAA in games started (12)

2018-19 Season: Was Valley's most eminent starter in 2019 ... voted team MVP by the coaching staff ... over 12 starts, pitched to a 5.09 ERA with 30 strikeouts, both third best on the team ... led Delta Devils with three wins (3/16 vs. Jackson St.; 3/22 and 4/26 vs. Alcorn) ... team workhorse with 69 innings logged ... reached eight strikeouts in a game twice, including his season finale May 3 vs. Alabama A&M ... outing also served as his longest of the season and his lone complete game.

Personal: Born April 6, 1999 ... son of Nick and Unice Johnson ... has a brother, Noah ... Engineer Tech Management major at MVSU ... has earned a GPA of at least 3.0 during his time in college ... competed for California Baseball Academy ... chose Valley because it was the best opportunity to further his edcuation and play baseball ... proudest accomplishment is beating Jackson State ... wants to find a job that includes his major to start his career and get opportunity to play professionally upon graduation ... family inspires him the most because they've supported him through the ups and downs ... hobbies includes video games, shopping, and the great outdoors ... favorite artist is Kendrick Lamar ... goals are to beat Alabama A&M and be a better person than the year before.