Virginia’s Kyle Johnson Heads to Rays | Tampa Bay Rays News

Kyle Johnson, Virginia’s versatile lefty who pitched, hit, and played right field, was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 6th round—174th overall—and could be a breakout star in their system. Despite a high ERA and early arm issues, he dominated on the mound with 45 Ks in 38 innings and blasted 7 homers while driving in 29 runs. He lit up the NCAA Tournament with a clutch double, homer, and RBI performance, proving his value as a multi-dimensional weapon. With Tampa Bay’s need for left-handed pitching and a history of developing Virginia talent, Johnson’s upside is huge—and he might just exceed expectations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2151b68f99b2051d