Stetson University Athletics

A native of Naples, Fla., Chris Johnson spent just two seasons as an active member of the Stetson baseball program, but he left a lasting mark. Johnson was named the ASUN Freshman of the Year in 2005 and followed that up by earning first-team All-ASUN honors as a sophomore. Over his two seasons he posted a .379 batting average in 125 games, blasting 19 home runs with 118 RBI. He was named the Hatters’ most outstanding offensive player in both seasons. After earning third-team All-America honors in 2006, he capped his Stetson career by being named to the NCAA Regional All-Tournament team. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2006 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros and made his Major League debut during the 2009 season. In all, Johnson played eight seasons in the big leagues, suiting up for Houston, Arizona, Atlanta, Cleveland and Miami. Johnson was a .275 career hitter in the Majors, and hit .321 for the Braves in 2013. He was inducted into the Stetson Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014.