Johnson Examines The Spring Break Rooming Assignments
MISCELLANEOUS: Interesting pitching prospect within Army's freshman class ... sidearm specialist with great deal of ability ... fastball touches the mid- 80s with good sink and run ... boasts above average slider and improving change-up ... has emerged as the front-runner to become Army's closer this season ... has a high talent ceiling and tremendous upside ... figures to enjoy a bright future in a Black Knights uniform ... one of several Army players to hail from North Carolina.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coach Hal Bagwell at Ardrey Kell High ... owns the school's all-time saves record ... named all-conference as a senior in 2012 ... voted the city's best relief pitcher by The Charlotte Observer ... posted the lowest earned run average on the team as a senior ... also excelled offensively, pacing the squad in RBI and doubles during standout senior season ... represented the state of North Carolina in the annual "Battle of the Border" games between North Carolina and South Carolina ... member of the National Honor Society ... member of the National Technical Honor Society.
PERSONAL: Given name is Justin Lindsey French ... born Sept. 26, 1993, in Charlotte, N.C. ... parents' names are Jeff and Laura French ... hobbies include playing the guitar and fishing ... major is undeclared.
