My name is Joshua Johnson, and I am a former Major League infield coach with the Texas Rangers and the San Diego Padres. I am a World Series Champion (2023) and was honored as the MiLB Gulf Coast League Manager of the Year (2017). With 22 seasons of professional baseball experience as a player, coach, and manager, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the game. My primary areas of expertise are hitting and infield development. I am passionate about helping athletes grow through structured accountability, clear communication, and professional-level preparation—teaching them how to train and compete with a Major League mindset.
Trains in Tampa, Lithia
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Works with all age groups
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Baseball is my passion!
Speed, agility, and flexibility are essential components of becoming an elite baseball player. The routines and drills we implement are intentionally designed to continually challenge and enhance overall athleticism, helping athletes develop the explosiveness, mobility, and body control necessary to perform at a high level.
A typical session begins with a structured speed and agility warm-up designed to prepare the body for performance. Developing athleticism and maintaining body control are foundational to consistent success on the field. From there, we progress into routine fundamentals and targeted drill work, followed by applied repetitions through ground balls or batting practice to reinforce technique in a game-like setting.
*MLB Draft - 3rd round pick 2004
KC Royals
*MiLB Midwest League All Star - 2006
*MiLB Eastern League All Star - 2013
*12 year MiLB playing career - Kansas City Royals & Washington Nationals
*MiLB GCL Manager of the year -2017
*MLB SD Padres Infield Coach -2018
*MLB Texas Rangers Infield Coach - 2022
*MLB World Series Champion - 2023
My Father - Larry Doby Johnson
I am a man of faith who prioritizes my family and my calling. I deeply value my wife and children, and I am passionate about both the game of baseball and the opportunity to teach it. I find great fulfillment in mentoring young athletes, helping them develop the awareness, discipline, and confidence needed to make adjustments and grow both on and off the field.
Monday
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
5:30 pm - 12:00 am
Wednesday
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
11:30 pm - 1:00 am
Thursday
5:30 pm - 12:00 am
Friday
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
8:30 pm - 12:00 am
Saturday
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sunday
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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