Tyler Johnson '12 Recruiting Profile

My name is Tyler Kade Johnson and I am 17 years old.  I am currently a senior at Bridge Creek High School in Oklahoma.  My athletic activities include football and baseball.  In football, I am a starting defensive end and I am on all special teams with the exception of punt team.  In baseball, I am the starting catcher.  I have played every position with the exception of first base.  I have lettered in baseball since my freshman year.  My freshman and sophmore year, I mostly pitched and played thrid base.  I caught when the catcher went down to injury.  I helped guide my team to the playoffs with strong pitching during those two years.  My junior year, my family and I moved to Oklahoma from Texas.  The team needed a strong catcher and I stepped up to perform.  Since I was really the only catcher, this limited my pitching.  While I would have liked to pitch more, I knew I was needed at the catcher position for the good of the team.  I hit in the top of the line up.  Last year, my batting average was over .530 and I hit 6 HR's.  I had over 20 RBI's.

I am 5'11 and currently weigh 180.  My 40 time is a 4.85 and I bat right and throw right.  I have a very quick pop up time and a accurate throw down to second base.  I have one of the strongest arms on the team.  I consider myself a team player.  I was taught to never point fingers or place blame because there is always something I could have done better to help my team.  I give 110% each time I am on the field no matter what the sport is.  I am a firm believer that athletics help shape a person.  It has taught me a lot of life lessons that I will carry with me.  While I do not believe that an athlete is superior to anyone, I do feel that athletes in all levels should hold themselves to a higher standard and always be a role model.

As far as school and my career choices go, I would like to attend a Junior College and then transfer to a D1.  My goal is to play baseball and improve my skills at a JC level.  I then hope my skills will get me a spot on a D1 roster.  I would like to make a career as either a coach or a sports physical therapist.  This way I can stay involved in sports which is what I love.  I strongly believe that everything in life should be done with a 110% effort.  I feel that you should be a strong presence in the class room and on the field as a role model.  I plan to work hard and give my best in order to reach my goals in life and on the field.