QUOTE (Ozzie Ball @ Jun 27, 2008 -> 09:18 PM)
Garret Johnson's had a very nice start to the season, 12.1 IP, 19K, sub 1.00 WHIP, 0.73 ERA.
He's not that old either at 20 (21 in September).
Just looking at his MiLB.com page and he's huge, 6'10", 205 lbs. Anyone know anything about him, stuff-wise?
From Baseball America's recap of the Sox 2006 draft:
29 885 CWS Garrett Johnson lhp Orme HS, Mayer, Ariz. AZ
Lefthander Garrett Johnson moved to Arizona this year when his stepfather became the head of the private Orme School. Johnson led Orme to the state finals in basketball but has more upside in baseball because he packs just 205 pounds on his 6-foot-10 frame. Johnson's fastball sits in the 82-85 mph range, but his size creates plenty of deception for hitters and plenty of interest for scouts. He's fairly athletic but is still figuring baseball out. He's likely a draft-and-follow candidate.