MLBbro Prospect Termarr Johnson Headed To Double-A Altoona: Pittsburgh Pirates Promote 2022 First-Round Pick

The Pittsburgh Pirates have an abundance of talent in their farm system. One that features prospects like pitcher Bubba Chandler and shortstop/outfielder Konnor Griffin.

 

There’s also pitchers Braxton Ashcraft and Thomas Harrington. Not a bad mix of talent at all, but the cream of the crop prospect is thought to be second baseman/shortstop Termarr Johnson.

Johnson is widely considered the best hitting prospect in the farm system and one of the best hitters in all of the minors.

Termarr Johnson Promoted To Double A 

 

Johnson, who’s bat is his claim to fame, making him the No.4 overall pick in 2022, was promoted to Double-A Altoona on Sunday. Johnson excelled during his stint with High-A Greensboro, playing in 110 games this season. There he posted a solid .372 on-base percentage, 13 homers and 20 stolen bases, which led to his promotion up the ranks.

 

 

Termarr Johnson Had 12-Game Hitting Streak In July 

 

Last month Johnson experienced the best hitting month of his young career. During July he had a 12-game hitting streak that saw him bat .415 with two homers, three doubles, and nine RBI over that stretch. For the month he batted a solid .300. He was also selected for last month’s Futures Game during All-Star Weekend and Johnson also participated in the Futures Skills Showcase.

 

Speaking with the media during the All-Star festivities, Johnson was asked about his future and how things were playing out for him two seasons into his career.

 

“It’s gonna happen in its divine timing. I’m not trying to control too much or even think I about it. Just making sure I do my part, and then when my time comes, I’m ready to do it.”

 

Sounds like that first big move is now, and if Johnson can perform at a high level in Double-A, a Triple-A call up awaits him.

Johnson Is Expected To Make A 2025 MLB Arrival

 

The Pirates are hoping to get Johnson up to the majors by 2025, that’s the reason for the late season call up. While that’s definitely a possibility, team brass is also very interested in seeing him fully develop before bringing him up to Triple-A and eventually the majors. They know the skill set and maturity is there, and those are the two main reasons he was taken so high. He’s been cutting back on the K’s which is also a good sign.

 

But they also know the hardest jump is from High-A to Double-A, so patience will be vital for Johnson and team brass, who are currently basking in the success of how well they handled 2023 No.1 overall pick Paul Skenes. Skenes started in the All-Star Game and has the fifth-best odds to win the NL Cy Young Award.