Bats: Right
Throws: Right

His development as a pitcher could be a key to the Bears season...an extremely talented athlete with unlimited potential...started working as a college pitcher two seasons ago and could develop into a possible top reliever or starter for the Bears...has an outstanding arm, throwing in the low 90s with an excellent slider and change-up...twin brother of Cal outfielder Curtis Johnson...was drafted in the 19th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 1996 amateur draft and in the 12th round by the Minnesota Twins in last June's amateur draft...

AS A JUNIOR (1999): A highlight of the season was hitting a game-winning solo home run in his only at-bat of the year to gave the Bears a 3-2, 14-inning victory Feb. 22 at Stanford...on the mound, made 13 appearances in relief, going 0-0 with an 8.10, but had 25 strikeouts in only 13.3 innings of action...

AS A SOPHOMORE (1998): Only saw action in 12 games with two starts at shortstop...was 1-for-10 with two RBI...

AS A FRESHMAN (1997): Saw action in 33 games with 20 starts at third base...batted .164 with two doubles, a home run and seven RBI...top game was going 2-for-2 with a home run Mar. 15 versus Arizona State...

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL: At St. Joseph High School in Alameda, was an all-league selection from 1994-96...batted .366 as a senior and had 20 stolen bases...played one year of varsity basketball as well...was recruited by Washington, Loyola Marymount and San Jose State before selecting Cal...majoring in American studies...parents are Wilson and Peggy Johnson...born May 28, 1978 in Eugene, OR.

K. Johnson's Career Statistics

Kevin Johnson Class: Senior Hometown: Oakland, CA High School: St. Joseph Height / Weight: 6-1 / 190 Position: Pitcher Birthdate: 05/28/1978 Experience: 2V