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Joshua Rashaad Johnson, born on January 11, 1986, is an American baseball coach. He used to play professional baseball as an infielder. Today, he works as a coach for the Texas Rangers baseball team. He also coached for the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB).
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Playing Baseball
Josh Johnson went to high school in Tampa, Florida. The Kansas City Royals baseball team chose him in the 2004 MLB draft. This means they picked him to play for their team. Josh played in the Royals' minor league system from 2003 to 2009. Minor league teams help young players get ready for the big leagues. After 2009, he left the Royals. He then joined the Washington Nationals team. He played in their minor league system from 2010 to 2015.
Coaching Baseball
After his playing career, Josh Johnson became a coach.
Starting as a Manager
In 2016, the Washington Nationals hired Josh as a manager. A manager is like the head coach of a team. He managed the Gulf Coast Nationals team in 2016 and 2017.
Coaching in Major League Baseball
In 2018, the San Diego Padres hired Josh. He became their infield coach for the main team. An infield coach helps players who play in the infield positions. He coached with the Padres for one season.
Coaching with the Texas Rangers
Josh joined the Texas Rangers team in 2019. He started as a coach for the Hickory Crawdads. This team is part of the minor leagues. In 2020, he was named manager for the Down East Wood Ducks. However, the 2020 minor league season was canceled. This happened because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
He returned to manage the Hickory Crawdads in 2021. In 2022, Josh worked as a development coach. He helped players on the Round Rock Express team improve their skills. On August 15, 2022, Josh became the Rangers' first base coach. This happened after the team's manager changed. After the 2022 season, he moved to a different role. He now helps with player development in the minor leagues.
Family Life
Josh Johnson's father, Larry Johnson, also played baseball. He played in Major League Baseball.
