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2008 (Freshman):Made 19 appearances with two starts during his first season, finishing with a 2-1 overall record ... Pitched 29.2 innings with an ERA of 7.89 ... Opponents only hit .245 against him during his freshman season ... Earned his first career victory after tossing two innings of one-run, one-hit relief against Creighton, striking out two ... Worked 4.2 innings in his first career start at Mercer but did not factor into the decision ... In his second career start, lasted a career-long 6.0 innings to secure the win over Gardner-Webb, scattering three hits in scoreless work with a career-high five strikeouts ... Pitched for the Madison Mallards of the Northwoods League during the summer following his rookie season.
High School: Helped West Carteret, who was ranked number one in the state in 2006, to consecutive appearances in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 3A eastern semifinals, and three conference championships in a row...Was a four year letter winner for baseball, and started every game of his prep career...During his senior campaign, went 7-3 with four saves...Had an ERA of 1.20 in 80 innings pitched, with 85 strikeouts and only 10 walks for an astronomical 8.5 K/BB ratio...Batted .313 with 20 RBI and 12 stolen bases to compliment his work on the mound...In addition, he was named both the football team's defensive and special teams player of the year as a junior.
Personal: Full name is Brandon Scott Johnson...Son of Bruce and Kim Johnson...Has an older brother, Bruce, who played baseball at Newberry College before transferring and working as a student-assistant at Western.
