University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Baseball Announces Second Signee of Spring Signing Period
5/12/2005 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Baseball Announces Second Signee of Spring Signing Period
HATTIESBURG, Miss. ? Southern Miss Baseball Coach Corky Palmer has announced the signing of Toddrick Johnson, a 6-1, 180-pound outfielder from
"Toddrick is a good athlete who not only is a good hitter and plays outstanding defense but also will add speed to our lineup next year,? Palmer said. ?He will give us a left-handed hitter who can hit not only for average but also for power and can steal bases. I look for him to make an immediate impact with our program next year.? This season, Johnson hit .332 with 16 doubles, one triple, five home runs, drove in 49 runs and stole 16-of-17 bases. He helped lead
He was named second team all-MACJC as a freshman after he hit .328 with six doubles, one triple, five home runs, drove in 29 runs and stole 25-of-31 bases. He helped lead
The Golden Eagles other signees are Luke Adkins (OF/5-9/165/ Nettleton HS), Ryan Belanger (RHP/5-10/160/Copiah-Lincoln CC), Jeremy Davis (OF/5-11/180/Cathedral HS), Brian Dozier (SS/5-11/170/Itawamba Agricultural HS), Bailey Hartel (SS/5-10/170/Pearl River CC), Wayne Smith (LHP/Oak Grove HS) and Keith Winstead (C/6-3/195/Pearl River CC). Southern Miss is currently 34-15 overall and 15-9 in Conference
