Josh Johnson

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**Josh Johnson**
Major League Baseball debut
Florida Marlins — No. 55
Starting pitcher
Bats: Left	Throws: Right
September 10, 2005 for the Florida Marlins
Selected MLB statistics (through August 2006)
Record	12-6
ERA	2.87
Strikeouts	128

Joshua Michael Johnson (born January 31, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins. The 6'7", 240 pound Johnson throws right-handed, and bats left-handed.

1 Florida Marlins
2 Early career
3 Scouting Report
4 External links

[edit] Florida Marlins

Johnson made his major league debut September 10, 2005 for the Marlins with a scoreless inning of relief against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The towering righty started the 2006 season with a chance to establish his himself on the Major League level. Along with fellow rookies Scott Olsen, Ricky Nolasco and All-Star Dontrelle Willis, Johnson became a part of a solid, if not youthful Florida starting rotation.

[edit] Early career

Johnson graduated from Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma in 2002. He helped lead the Trojans to two State Championships throughout his high school career. Josh was drafted by the Marlins in the fourth round of 2002 amateur draft. The righty made his professional baseball debut soon after with Gulf Coast Marlins, earning a 0.60 ERA over 15 innings.

As a starter with the Class A Greensboro during the 2003 season Johnson continue to limit his opponents offensive numbers, collecting a paltry .223 average against. And in 2004 he saw more success with the Class A Jupiter. Despite a 5-12 record, Johnson's ERA remained a solid 3.38.

Solid performances at the Class A level earned Johnson a promotion to Double-A Carolina in 2005. He was named the Marlins' Minor League Pitcher of the Year after a 12-4 record, a 3.87 ERA and a Southern League All-Star nod for Carolina.

[edit] Scouting Report

Johnson has a solid pitching combination of a slider, change-up, and mid-90s fastball. He is noted for his sound composure and makes a presence on the mound due to his large frame.