Junior
Infield/P
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
Bats/Throws - R/R
Hometown: Pelican Rapids, Minn.

High School: Pelican Rapids HS ('06)
Major: Exercise Science

2009: Played in 25 games and pitched in eight for the Cobbers..fifth on the team in batting average (.338), fourth in slugging percentage (.571), third in runs scored (24), tied for the team in triples (1), fourth in home runs (4), fourth in total bases (44)...had a 1-4 record and a ERA of 5.56...fourth on team in ERA, second on the team in innings pitched and fourth in batters struck out...named the MIAC Pitcher of the Week on Apr. 13...pitched his first collegiate complete-game shutout on Apr. 10 at Gustavus.

2008: Named to ABCA All-Midwest Region Team...named to the MIAC All-Conference Team...pitched in 10 games for the Cobbers..had a 5-1 record and a ERA of 2.43...led the team in ERA, wins, opposing batting average, innings pitched, batters struck out and games started...named the MIAC Pitcher of the Week on Apr. 7.

Personal: Letter winner in football, basketball, baseball...Conference MVP...Team MVP...Most Valuable Pitcher...son of Mike and Nancy...enjoys playing sports, hunting, and fishing.

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? "Tradition. The school is well known in the medical field and they produce good people who are successful in life."

The JOHNSON File:

Nickname: AJ

One word that best describes me: Dedicated

Place I would most like to visit: Greece

Favorite food: Steak and Potatoes

Favorite restaurant: Subway

Favorite TV show: 24

Favorite movies: Matrix

Favorite musical groups: country

The three people I would most like to meet: Michael Jordan, Cal Ripken Jr., Nolan Ryan

The biggest influence on my baseball career: Parents

If I were to play another sport, it would be: basketball

Favorite pro team: Twins

My dream job is: Coach

What is your greatest fear? the Dark