2006: Played in 30 games and started 28 for the Cobbers...had a batting average of .215 on 79 at-bats...had 17 hits including 4 doubles, a triple and a homerun...collected 11 RBI's...fielding percentage of .969 and slugging percentage of .329.

Personal: Letter winner in baseball, wrestling, and football...2-time All-Conference in wrestling and baseball...All-Conference and All-Section in football...son of Joel and Lisa....enjoys watching movies, PLaying Darts and pool

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? "The chance to play 2 sports and because it has a very good academic tradition and reputation."

The JOHNSON File:

Nickname: Johns or Big Papi

One word that best describes me: Tough

Place I would most like to visit: Australia, Europe

Favorite TV show: 24, Prison Break

Favorite movies: Dumb & Dumber, The Score, Accepted, Rounders

Favorite musical groups: Nickleback, Papa Roach

Best class ever tkaen at Concordia: Security and Portfolio Analysis

The two people I would most like to meet: Albert Pujols, Nolan Ryan

Nobody knows how much I like to: play video games

The biggest influence on my baseball career: Varsity assistant coach, Mike Bugloff

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

My dream job is: Pro baseball player or poker player