Arizona baseball coach Jay Johnson is a polished recruiter, which stems from his outstanding ability as a public speaker. His pitch to the 14 recruits who signed with the Wildcats last week is simple: The college path to pro baseball is more enjoyable and just as quick and effective as going to Rookie League and short-season Class A. Six of Arizona’s baseball signees were drafted by MLB but chose Johnson’s “college path.”
Arizona baseball coach a polished recruiter
Arizona coach Jay Johnson and his staff managed to sign eight pitchers among the 14 members of the 2017-18 recruiting class.
