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Miami Marlins select Alabama SS commit Carter Johnson in 2024 MLB Draft

IMG_0985by:Griffin McVeigh•07/14/24•

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Another prep bat is off the board at the 2024 MLB Draft. Shortstop Carter Johnson has been selected in the second round, going No. 56 overall to the Miami Marlins.

Johnson comes out of Oxford High School in Alabama and is committed to playing his college baseball with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Head coach Rob Vaughn was able to get a huge win on the recruiting trails, landing one of the best players in the state.

Per his social media, a trip to Texas A&M was only taken during the recruiting process.

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However, Johnson will now have a decision to make on his future. You know Vaughn and Alabama would welcome the shortstop to Tuscaloosa with open arms. But sometimes, being drafted this high in the MLB Draft is too tough to turn down.

Either way, a bright future is ahead of Johnson due to his ability. TEAM NAME is hoping his development can begin with them at the professional level, using a valuable draft pick on the youngster.

For now, Johnson will have the opportunity to celebrate what has to be a special moment for him and his family.

What MLB scouts are saying about Carter Johnson

Prior to the draft, MLB.com provided a scouting report on Johnson and ranked him the No. 40 overall prospect. Due to his frame and upbringing in Alabama, comparisons have been made to former Auburn commit and the reigning AL Rookie of the Year Gunnar Henderson.

MLB.com believes there are comparable traits between the two at their current point of development. Johnson seemingly needs to work on facing offspeed but the power is evident.

“Johnson is a mature hitter with a willingness to use the entire field, though some evaluators worry about the bat wrap in his left-handed swing,” the scouting report said. “He doesn’t have any trouble handling velocity, but he needs to do a better job of staying back on offspeed pitches. Most of his present power goes to his pull side, but as he gets stronger, his pop should play to all fields and he could provide 20 homers per year.”

Defensively, the report states there is not much hope for Johnson staying at shortstop in the long term. His range and quickness may not be up to the standard required to play the position at the Major League level.