Grant Johnson
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| Born: | May 26, 1983 |
| Birthplace: | Hinsdale, IL |
| Position: | RHP |
| Height: | 6'6" |
| Weight: | 220 |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Draft Year:' | Cubs 2004 Draft |
| Round: | 2 |
| Overall Selection: | 66 |
| Did He Sign?: | Yes |
| Scout: | Stan Zielinski |
| Bonus: | $1,260,000 |
| College: | University of Notre Dame |
| High School: | Lyons Township (LaGrange, IL) |
| Did He Reach Majors?: | No |
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[edit] Notes & News
Status: Released by Cubs in spring of 2009
Was Cubs' top draft pick in 2004 draft despite being a 2nd round pick. Cubs gave up first round pick to sign LaTroy Hawkins from the Minnesota Twins.
[edit] Prospect Lists
[edit] 2007
23rd: Scout.com Cubs Prospect Rankings
[edit] 2006
20th: John Sickels Cubs Prospect Rankings
[edit] 2005
9th: Baseball America Cubs Prospect Rankings
14th: John Sickels Cubs Prospect Rankings
[edit] Injury History
Had shoulder surgery in 2002 at Notre Dame.
Shoulder soreness in 2007 kept him out of Arizona Fall League.
Elbow discomfort in spring of 2008.
[edit] Footnotes
