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Joshua Rashaad Johnson, born on January 11, 1986, is an American baseball coach. He used to be a professional baseball player. Today, he works as a coach for the Texas Rangers team. He has also coached for other big teams like the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Playing Baseball
Josh Johnson went to high school in Tampa, Florida. He was a talented baseball player. In 2004, the Kansas City Royals picked him to play for their team in the baseball draft. He played in their minor league teams from 2003 to 2009. Later, he joined the Washington Nationals organization. He played for their minor league teams from 2010 to 2015.
Becoming a Coach
After playing for many years, Josh Johnson became a coach. In 2016, the Nationals hired him as a manager. He managed the Gulf Coast Nationals team in 2016 and 2017.
In 2018, the San Diego Padres hired Johnson. He became their infield coach for the main team. He worked with the players to help them improve their fielding skills.
Coaching for the Texas Rangers
Josh Johnson joined the Texas Rangers team in 2019. He coached for their minor league teams, like the Hickory Crawdads. In 2020, he was going to manage the Down East Wood Ducks. However, the season was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He returned to manage the Hickory Crawdads in 2021. In 2022, he worked as a development coach for the Round Rock Express.
On August 15, 2022, Johnson became the first base coach for the main Texas Rangers team. He helped players on the field during games. After that season, he moved to a different role in player development.
About His Family
Josh Johnson's father, Larry Johnson, also played in Major League Baseball.
