636 minor league games, 2700-plus PA, and in his first at-bat, a base hit for Troy Johnston.
That ball will forever serve as a reminder for him that nothing is ever worth giving up on.
As someone who loathes cliches in every sector of life, it’s hard not to defer to one when saying Troy Johnston is “an even better person” than he is a player
@BWelch1943 @nenemarlins Trust me, a couple months ago they wouldn't have gotten that.
Let's see if a Troy Johnston type finally gets a crack at the Big Leagues; .326/.395/.513 .. .908 OPS in AAA since May 25.
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