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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Preston Johnson, a former Mississippi State and Hinds Community College pitcher, signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins organization in May 2026. Johnson, a 2021 national champion, was previously pitching for the Mississippi Mud Monsters in the independent Frontier League where he made two impressive starts, winning both games while pitching 11 innings with 1 run allowed on 5 hits and 18 strikeouts. In his final start with the Mud Monsters, he tied a franchise record with 10 strikeouts in 5 innings. The Twins signed him to add pitching depth to their minor league system.
Strengths
- + 2021 national champion with strong college pedigree (Mississippi State)
- + Impressive performance in independent Frontier League (2-0 record, 11 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 18 K)
- + Tied franchise record with 10 strikeouts in 5 innings in final start
- + Strong strikeout ability demonstrated
- + Signed by MLB organization (Minnesota Twins) after brief independent league stint
- + Earned All-MAIS First Team honors twice and MAIS MVP/Pitcher of the Year in high school
- + Successful college career at both Hinds CC and Mississippi State
Weaknesses
- - Limited professional experience at time of Twins signing
- - Only two starts in independent Frontier League before MLB organization signing
- - No prior minor league experience documented
- - Career path suggests late entry into professional baseball
About
Preston Johnson is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
Chicago Cubs