Josh Johnson (USA)

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Uniform No. 19
Height: 5’11
Position: Utility
B/T: R/R
Hometown: Brooklyn, WI
School: University of Wisconsin-Stout/Florida State

A FEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Three-time Team USA member
Has an overall 9-2 record as a starting pitcher
Attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout
Set two school records in track, earned All-Conference honors in baseball

TEAM USA EXPERIENCE

2014 National Team Member
Played in the Pan American Games Qualifier
– Threw 11.1 innings with 10 strikeouts and a 1.24 ERA

2013 National Team Member
Played in the ISF Men’s World Championship
– Hit .233 (7-for-30) with two HR, 10 RBI and nine runs scored
– Went 6-1 in the circle with a 2.55 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 35.2 innings pitched

What it means to represent the United States: I feel like representing my country is the ultimate prize for the hard work and years of dedication to the sport. It’s the pinnacle of our sport and I am never more proud than when I put on the USA jersey.

Who are your role models in the game: I’ve learned a lot from a lot of people. My dad being one but a lot of guys from his old team, The Tarkenton Brothers back in Brooklyn, WI helped me learn the game. As I got older, guys like Jon Zipperer, Stacy McLean and Craig Watermolen were big influences, and now I follow the very cerebral teachings and almost zen-like path of Jason Porto.

Three favorite foods: Bacon, Carne Asada, Quesadillas (Vegan Diet)

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The USA Men’s National team will be competing this summer in the 2015 WBSC World Championships at Saskatoon, SK, June 24-July 5, 2015, and in the Pan-Am Games at Toronto, July 12-18, 2015.

USA Men’s National Team Schedule at the
2015 WBSC World Championships, Saskatoon, Canada
June 26-July 5

June 26
3 p.m. USA vs Mexico
June 27 11:30 a.m. USA vs Dominican Republic
June 28 6 p.m. USA vs Japan
June 29 1 p.m. USA vs Netherlands
June 30 8:30 p.m. USA vs Venezuela
July 1 6 p.m. USA vs Australia
July 2 3:30 p.m. USA vs Denmark

July 3-5 TBD Playoffs

USA Men’s National Team Schedule at the
2015 Pan American Games, Toronto, Canada
July 12-18

Date Time (EDT) Opponent Media
July 12 2 p.m. vs. Dominican Republic
July 13 7 p.m. vs. Canada
July 14 2 p.m. vs. Venezuela
July 15 4:30 p.m. vs. Argentina
July 16 7 p.m. vs. Mexico
July 17-18 TBD Playoffs

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