Duke’s 6-foot-6 catcher/first baseman with upside and rare size
In the 2026 season, Nolan Johnson has been a promising Duke bat-to-watch, appearing in 12 games and hitting .455 (5-for-11) with two RBI in limited action, while also showing enough versatility to contribute at catcher and first base. He’s a huge physical presence at 6-foot-6, 215 pounds, and that frame gives him real value as both a catching target and a potential run-producer. The buzz from Duke coverage points to a high-upside, hard-to-miss athlete who could become more than a depth piece if his playing time grows.
