Pittsburgh Pirates Draft: Potential Selections at Pick #4

Termarr Johnson, Second Baseman, Mays High School (GA)

At this time last year, Elijah Green was the only prospect on FanGraphs’ Draft Board to have a 50 Future Value next to their name.  Since then, things have changed in the rankings and as I said earlier Green moved down the board some and lost his 50 FV.  Termarr Johnson is now the only player to have a 50 FV on FanGraphs’s 2022 Draft Board.

So why would Johnson be available at pick #4 if he is considered to be the best prospect in the Draft? Well, Johnson is listed as a second baseman which immediately affects his value.  If Johnson was a shortstop then he would likely be right there with Druw Jones as the potential number 1 overall pick.  That is not the case, like Elijah Green, Johnson’s future is all about the bat with the assumption he will not play a premium defensive position.

Johnson is considered to have the best “Hit” tool in the Draft.  MLB Pipeline gives him a 70 Grade for his hit tool.  Most players with plus tools see 60 grades. The fact that Johnson has a 70 grade really shows how elite he could be at the plate.  Again, Johnson’s value lies in his bat so the Pittsburgh Pirates would need to be sure that his hit tool is for real if they were to take him.  Johnson is currently committed to Arizona State, but being a potential Top 5 pick will likely do away with that commitment.