Joe Johnson (minors02)

Joseph Elman Johnson

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 4", Weight 210 lb.
• School Louisburg College, The Citadel
• High School Berkeley High School
• Born August 10, 1984 in Charleston, SC USA
• Died July 7, 2015 in Berkeley County, SC USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Joe Johnson began his professional career in 2006 after being taken by the Atlanta Braves in the 13th round of the 2006 amateur draft, a few picks after infielder Daniel Murphy. He played for the GCL Braves and Danville Braves his first year, going 3-2 with a 3.00 ERA. In 2007, he was 1-1 with a 4.87 mark for the Rome Braves.

He died at 30 years old in a plane crash.