Micah Johnson Named IL Batter of the Week
July 20, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) - Charlotte 2B Micah Johnson, who hit .500 (10-for-20) with seven runs scored, one triple, one home run, two RBIs, and four stolen bases over the four-game week, has been named as the International League's Batter of the Week for the period of July 16-19, as announced by the International League of Professional Baseball Clubs, Inc. this morning. Johnson is the second Knights player in as many weeks to win a weekly honor from the International League. RHP Kyle Drabek won the award for the period of July 6-12.
In a shortened week due to the Triple-A Baseball All-Star break, Johnson excelled in his four games with the Knights. The 24-year-old had at least two hits in each of his four games, including two three-hit games (July 16 and July 19). On Sunday, Johnson went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and a stolen base. He has hit safely in 13 of his last 16 games.
For the season, Johnson is hitting .326 (75-for-230) with 42 runs scored, 13 doubles, two triples, six home runs, 28 RBIs, and 24 stolen bases in 56 games. During the month of July (17 games), the Indianapolis, IN native is hitting .395 (30-for-76) with 21 runs scored, six doubles, two triples, three home runs, 10 RBIs, and nine stolen bases. Johnson is a former ninth round selection of the Chicago White Sox in the 2012 draft. He hit .270 (20-for-74) in 27 games with the White Sox earlier this season.
Overall, Johnson is the fourth Knights player to be honored with a weekly award this season joining infielder Carlos Sanchez (April 13-19 & April 27-May 3), RHP Erik Johnson (June 15-21), and RHP Kyle Drabek (July 6-12). Sanchez, who is now with the White Sox, earned IL Batter of the Week honors twice this year while with Charlotte.
The first place Charlotte Knights open a four-game series against the Durham Bulls tonight from BB&T Ballpark. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. game against the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. Single-game tickets for all games this season are available by phone at 704-274-8282, in person at the BB&T Ballpark Ticket Office, or online at charlotteknights.com.
International League Stories from July 20, 2015
- Late Offense Lifts Mud Hens over IronPigs - Toledo Mud Hens
- Wolf and Offense Blank Chiefs, 7-0 - Buffalo Bisons
- Johnson and Johnson Lead Knights Past Bulls, 5-2 - Charlotte Knights
- Texeira Leads G-Braves Past Rochester, 6-3 - Gwinnett Stripers
- Braves Top Wings in Series Opener - Rochester Red Wings
- Bats Get Crushed by Clippers, 12-4 - Louisville Bats
- Morris Spot-On Through 6 to Pace Shutout - Indianapolis Indians
- Pigs Drop Series Opener to Mud Hens, 5-1 - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Bradley's Two Homers Not Enough in 7-3 Loss - Pawtucket Red Sox
- Christian Walker Powers Tides to 7-3 Win - Norfolk Tides
- Bisons Best Chiefs in Series Opener - Syracuse Mets
- Indians Blank RailRiders, 5-0 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- LHV Game Notes - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- SWB Game Notes - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Rekindle Governors' Cup Glory Saturday, August 8 - Toledo Mud Hens
- Bisons Notes - Syracuse at Buffalo (7:05 p.m.) - Buffalo Bisons
- Bisons Add Speedster Berti - Buffalo Bisons
- IronPigs Return Tonight for Dog Day - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Durham Bulls Game Notes - Durham Bulls
- Pigs Open Series with Mud Hens - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Enjoy 'Lunch & a Game' on Wednesday, July 29 - Toledo Mud Hens
- Jesse Biddle Named IL Pitcher of Week - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Whitney Engen to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch Prior to Tonight's Bisons Game (7:05 p.m.) - Buffalo Bisons
- Nationals OF Jayson Werth to Join Chiefs - Syracuse Mets
- Biddle Named IL Pitcher of Week - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Micah Johnson Named IL Batter of the Week - Charlotte Knights
- International League Names Players of the Week - IL1
- Ortiz Named Batavia Downs Player of the Week - Rochester Red Wings
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
