3 years agoMiami Marlins first baseman Troy Johnston mashed the ball as a junior at Gonzaga, putting his name on the draft radar. He ended up finding his way to Miami in the 17th round of the 2019 draft and has climbed through the lower levels of the minors ever since. Johnston's best tool is his hitting. The Marlins No. 25 prospect is a smart hitter with a sound approach and nice swing. He is able to send the ball to all parts of the field, and although he's never been a huge power hitter, he still boasts impressive bat speed. Defensively, Johnston has been relegated to first base due to a lack of speed and arm strength. He has spent just over one season at the position after originally being drafted as a corner outfielder. Johnston put on an impressive display of offense this past week, going 15-for-24 with four homers, 11 RBI, three walks and three strikeouts. Although that's a small sample size, it shows plenty of upside. Those stats show an ability to get base hits, hit for power, hit with runners in scoring position and to be smart when swinging at strikes and watching balls. He's still at least a couple of years removed from any potential MLB action, but Johnston's solid offensive production will put him on the fantasy radar if he does reach the Show.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBaller
Source: Fangraphs