Miami Marlins select shortstop Osiris Johnson with 53rd overall selection

With the 53rd pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins have selected Osiris Johnson.

Born in October, 2000, Osiris Johnson is a 6’1″, 185 lb. shortstop from Alameda, CA. With normal projection, the Miami Marlins could expect him with the parent club as early as 2021.

Draft Recap

For the first 13 picks of the draft, including the Marlins’ first pick, outfielder Connor Scott, click here.

First Round (continued)

14. Seattle Mariners – RHP Logan Gilbert, Stetson University

15. Texas Rangers – RHP Cole Winn, Orange Lutheran HS

16. Tampa Bay Rays – LHP Matthew Liberatore, Mountain Ridge HS

17. Los Angeles Angels – OF Jordyn Adams, Green Hope HS

18. Kansas City Royals – RHP Brady Singer, University of Florida

19. St. Louis Cardinals – 3B Nolan Gorman, O’Connor HS

20. Minnesota Twins – OF Trevor Larnach, Oregon State

21. Milwaukee Brewers – SS Brice Turang, Santiago HS

22. Colorado Rockies – LHP Ryan Rollison, Mississippi

23. New York Yankees – C Anthony Siegler – Cartersville HS

24. Chicago Cubs – SS Nico Hoerner, Stanford

25. Arizona Diamondbacks – SS Matt McLain, Beckman HS

26. Boston Red Sox – 3B Triston Casas, American Heritage School

27. Washington Nationals – RHP Mason Denaburg, Merritt Island HS

28. Houston Astros – OF Seth Beer, Clemson

29. Cleveland Indians – C Noah Naylor, St. Joan of Arc Catholic HS

30. Los Angeles Dodgers – RHP J.T. Ginn, Brandon HS

Compensation Picks

31. Tampa Bay Rays – LHP Shane McClanahan, South Florida

32. Tampa Bay Rays – OF Nick Schnell, Roncalli HS

33. Kansas City Royals – RHP Jackson Kowar, Florida

34. Kansas City Royals – LHP Daniel Lynch, Virginia

35. Cleveland Indians – RHP Ethan Hankins, Forsyth Central HS

Competitive Balance Round A

36. Pittsburgh Pirates – RHP Gunner Hogland, Fivay HS

37. Baltimore Orioles – SS Cadyn Grenier, Oregon State

38. San Diego Padres – SS Xavier Edwards, North Broward Preparatory

39. Arizona Diamondbacks – OF Jake McCarthy, Virginia

40. Kansas City Royals – LHP Kris Bubic, Stanford

41. Cleveland Indians – RHP Lenny Torres, Beacon HS

42. Colorado Rockies – 1B Grant Lavigne, Bedford HS

43. St. Louis Cardinals – RHP Griffin Roberts, Wake Forest

Round Two

44. Detroit Tigers – OF Parker Meadows, Grayson HS

45. San Francisco Giants – RHP Sean Hjelle, Kentucky

46. Chicago White Sox – OF Steele Walker, Oklahoma

47. Cincinnati Reds – RHP Lyon Richardson, Jensen Beach HS

48. New York Mets – RHP Simeon Woods Richardson, Kempner HS

49. Atlanta Braves – OF Greyson Jenista, Wichita State

50. Oakland Athletics – OF Jameson Hannah, Dallas Baptist

51. Pittsburgh Pirates – RHP Braxton Ashcraft, Robinson HS

52. Toronto Blue Jays – OF Griffin Conine, Duke

What We Know About Osiris Johnson

Johnson, an attendee of Encinal HS, has yet to turn 18-years-old. He’s a “legacy,” the second cousin of former major leaguer Jimmy Rollins. He’s also a switch-hitter.

"Just ready for the grind, I’m ready to go – Johnson, via Janie McCauley"

As a senior last season, he batted .535 with six homers, 24 RBI, 15 doubles, and two triples in only 26 games. The Marlins had him for a private workout this past Sunday, so the writing was on the wall if anyone was paying attention. He’s currently committed to Cal State-Fullerton. His slot was valued at $1,318,500.

"He has the ability with his body, and arm strength and bat speed. He just has to get the mental side of the game down. – Encinal coach Jim Saunders"

Next: Miami Marlin select Connor Scott 13th overall

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Miami Marlins Choose SS Osiris Johnson with the 53rd Overall Selection

By Kevin Kraczkowski | Jun 4, 2018