BYU LHP Ashton Johnson is closing games with ice-cold composure
In the 2026 season, Ashton Johnson has become a reliable late-inning weapon for BYU, most recently earning attention for back-to-back saves in a key Big 12 series at Arizona. BYU lists him with strong college production at College of Southern Idaho, including a 3.18 career ERA, 99 innings and 102 strikeouts, plus a 2024 season with a 3.30 ERA over 77 innings and a 2023 mark of 3.00 over 51 innings. The big differentiator is command and poise: scouting reports describe him as a consistent strike-thrower with deception, mixing pitches well and handling pressure like a pro.
