Cornell lefty Braeden Johnson brings strike-throwing upside, but his 2025 season was lost to injury
Johnson profiles as a polished, competitive left-handed pitcher whose high school resume showed strong strikeout ability, low earned-run totals, and real pitch mix depth with both fastballs, a curveball and changeup. Cornell’s roster lists him as a 2025 freshman who missed the entire season due to injury, so the key question is health and how quickly his stuff returns. If he rebounds, his appeal is control, deception and starter potential more than raw velocity—useful for a staff that values command and toughness over flash.