Oxford, AL – Oxford senior shortstop and University of Alabama signee picked in the second round by the Marlins in Sunday’s MLB draft.
By Joe Medley
The Miami Marlins drafted Oxford High shortstop in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft on Sunday.
The 40th-ranked overall prospect, according to MLB.com, was the 56th overall pick. The site estimates the pick to be worth $1.6 million.
Johnson signed with the University of Alabama. He batted .364 with a .546 on-base percentage as a senior with 21 RBIs, helping Oxford reach the Class 6A quarterfinals a year after playing a key role in the Yellow Jackets’ run to a Class 6A state title.
A two-time Alabama Sports Writers Association all-state pick, he was East Alabama Sports Today’s Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County player of the year for 2024.
“Super proud of him,” Oxford coach Travis Janssen said. “Class kid and class family. Couldn’t have happened to a better kid.
“His combination of confidence, humility, ability and love of the game are separators for him and what makes him special.”
This story will be updated.
