Termarr Johnson
2B | Bats/Throws: L/R | 5' 7" 175LBS | Age: 20
Draft: 2022 | Rd: 1, #4, Pittsburgh Pirates | Mays HS
MLB Pipeline Rank
PA AB R H HR SB AVG OBP SLG OPS
2024 57 48 9 11 2 2 .229 .316 .396 .712
Career Minors 1,088 855 172 204 34 38 .239 .390 .406 .796
AVG HR SB OPS
2024 .229 2 2 .712
Career Minors .239 34 38 .796

Standard Minor League Batting Statistics

SeasonTmLGLGPAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSHBPAVGOBPSLGOPS
2022 2 Teams Minors 23 82 63 7 14 6 0 1 6 16 21 6 1 0 .222 .366 .365 .731
2022 FCL Pirates FCL ROK 9 29 23 0 3 2 0 0 0 6 8 2 0 0 .130 .310 .217 .527
2022 Bradenton Marauders FSL A 14 53 40 7 11 4 0 1 6 10 13 4 1 0 .275 .396 .450 .846
2023 2 Teams Minors 105 462 349 83 85 12 1 18 59 101 120 10 2 8 .244 .422 .438 .860
2023 Bradenton Marauders FSL A 75 330 250 57 61 10 1 13 44 72 88 7 2 5 .244 .419 .448 .867
2023 Greensboro Grasshoppers SAL A+ 30 132 99 26 24 2 0 5 15 29 32 3 0 3 .242 .427 .414 .841
2024 2 Teams Minors 124 544 443 82 105 19 1 15 54 85 116 22 5 9 .237 .366 .386 .752
2024 Greensboro Grasshoppers SAL A+ 110 487 395 73 94 17 1 13 46 78 105 20 4 9 .238 .372 .385 .757
2024 Altoona Curve EAS AA 14 57 48 9 11 2 0 2 8 7 11 2 1 0 .229 .316 .396 .712

Scouting Report

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Scouting grades: Hit: 70 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 60 

Though he's a high schooler who projects as a second baseman, Johnson is a potential No. 1 overall choice because he might be the best pure prep hitter in decades. He has a track record of pummeling pitchers on the showcase circuit and some evaluators give his bat top-of-the-scale 80 grades. One scout gave him a double Hall of Famer comparison by calling him a combination of Wade Boggs' plate discipline and Vladimir Guerrero Sr.'s bat-to-ball skills. 

Johnson's hand-eye coordination and swing decisions make him an elite contact hitter from the left side of the plate. He isn't fazed by mid-90s fastballs or quality breaking balls, using his quick, compact stroke to drive the ball to all fields. Though his listed 5-foot-10 height might be a bit generous, his ability to barrel balls along with his bat speed and strength could make him a 25-30 homer threat in the big leagues. 

A shortstop in high school, Johnson will change positions as a pro because his quickness and arm are more average than plus. His hands work well in the field as well as at the plate and he profiles best at second base, where he should be at least a solid defender. He committed to Arizona State in May.


2024

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Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 55

As the 2022 Draft approached, Johnson emerged as not only one of the best pure hitters in the class, but was perceived to be one of the best high school hitters in recent memory. After hitting well on the summer showcase tour and continuing to impress during his senior season in Georgia, his name was mentioned as a possible No. 1 pick before he landed at No. 4 with the Pirates. Slowed out of the gate by a hamstring injury to kick off his first full season, Johnson struggled at first, but found his footing to homer 18 times, draw over 100 walks and earn a late bump up to High-A Greensboro.

Known for his incredible hand-eye coordination, swing decisions and contact rates entering pro ball, it was concerning that Johnson was striking out at a high rate to kick off his 2023 campaign. But after he shook off the rust from the missed time early, his K rate plummeted, from a 35.2 percent rate through the end of May to 23.2 percent for the remainder of the season. He has big-time power potential with plus bat speed and consistently worked deep counts, which can lend itself to some strikeouts.

A shortstop as an amateur, Johnson has settled in professionally at second base and should be just fine at the keystone with decent range, hands and enough arm. His bat will carry him to the big leagues and there’s excitement about what he can do, assuming health, to live up to his Draft billing.


2023

Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 55

In the past, high school players who profiled as second basemen weren't thought of as premium Draft prospects. But Johnson was very much the exception to that rule as he emerged as one of the best pure prep hitters scouts had seen in years. He teed off against good competition throughout the summer showcase circuit and kept impressing in his senior season, landing him in the conversation for the Draft's No. 1 pick before being taken No. 4 overall by the Pirates and given a slightly over-slot bonus of $7.2 million to sign.

The left-handed hitter combines elite hand-eye coordination and swing decisions to help him post otherworldly contact rates. He turns around premium velocity and good breaking stuff alike with fast hands and a compact stroke. He can drive the ball to all fields, and despite his listed 5-foot-10 frame, he routinely barrels up the baseball and uses bat speed and strength to generate the kind of power that could lead to 25-plus homers annually.

While Johnson was a shortstop in high school and got a little time there during his brief pro debut in 2022, he’s going to be a second baseman moving forward. His average arm and speed fit there better, although he leaned out his frame and worked with a speed and agility coach this offseason to improve his range. He does have good hands and footwork and should be a very capable defender at the keystone. But it’s his bat that could help him get to the big leagues faster than the typical high school player.


2022

Scouting grades: Hit: 70 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 55 

Though he was a high schooler who projects as a second baseman, Johnson was a potential No. 1 overall choice because he was thought to be one of the best pure prep hitter in decades. He has a track record of pummeling pitchers on the showcase circuit and some evaluators give his bat top-of-the-scale 80 grades. One scout gave him a double Hall of Famer comparison by saying he has a combination of Wade Boggs' plate discipline and Vladimir Guerrero Sr.'s bat-to-ball skills, a reason why the Pirates were thrilled to get him with the No. 4 overall pick and sign him a slightly over-slot bonus just north of $7.2 million.

Johnson's hand-eye coordination and swing decisions make him an elite contact hitter from the left side of the plate. He isn't fazed by mid-90s fastballs or quality breaking balls, using his quick, compact stroke to drive the ball to all fields. Though his listed 5-foot-10 height might be a bit generous, his ability to barrel balls along with his bat speed and strength could make him a 25- to 30-homer threat in the big leagues. 

A shortstop in high school, Johnson will likely change positions as a pro because his quickness and arm are more average than plus. His hands work well in the field as well as at the plate and he profiles best at second base, where he should be at least a solid defender. 



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Transactions

Team Date Transaction
09/25/2024 2B Termarr Johnson assigned to Scottsdale Scorpions.
08/27/2024 SS Termarr Johnson assigned to Altoona Curve from Greensboro Grasshoppers.
07/16/2024 Greensboro Grasshoppers activated SS Termarr Johnson from the temporarily inactive list.
07/14/2024 National League Futures activated SS Termarr Johnson.
07/12/2024 Greensboro Grasshoppers placed SS Termarr Johnson on the temporarily inactive list.
03/07/2024 Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects activated SS Termarr Johnson.
01/30/2024 Pittsburgh Pirates invited non-roster SS Termarr Johnson to spring training.
01/30/2024 SS Termarr Johnson roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates.
08/01/2023 SS Termarr Johnson assigned to Greensboro Grasshoppers from Bradenton Marauders.
08/01/2023 Greensboro Grasshoppers activated SS Termarr Johnson.
08/01/2023 Greensboro Grasshoppers activated SS Termarr Johnson.
04/27/2023 Pirates Organization activated SS Termarr Johnson.
04/27/2023 Pirates Organization activated SS Termarr Johnson.
04/21/2023 Bradenton Marauders activated SS Termarr Johnson from the 7-day injured list.
04/07/2023 Bradenton Marauders placed SS Termarr Johnson on the 7-day injured list.
02/02/2023 SS Termarr Johnson roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates.
02/02/2023 Pittsburgh Pirates invited non-roster SS Termarr Johnson to spring training.
08/24/2022 SS Termarr Johnson assigned to Bradenton Marauders from FCL Pirates.
07/29/2022 Pittsburgh Pirates signed SS Termarr Johnson.
07/29/2022 SS Termarr Johnson assigned to FCL Pirates.
06/01/2022 SS Termarr Johnson and assigned to College Workout.
09/23/2021 SS Termarr Johnson and assigned to National.
08/18/2021 SS Termarr Johnson and assigned to PG East.
07/13/2021 PG National 8 - Purple activated SS Termarr Johnson.
07/08/2021 National activated SS Termarr Johnson.
07/08/2021 National activated SS Termarr Johnson.