Brodie Johnston Pronunciation
Head coach Tim Corbin on Johnston: “Brodie made an immediate impact in our program and in the SEC. He has always shown a level of baseball maturity that you don’t often see in young players, and that was evident from the moment he stepped on the field. As a freshman, Brodie played with confidence and quickly settled into the middle of our lineup, where he became a consistent run producer and a reliable presence in key moments. Defensively, Brodie is a strong presence on the left side of the infield and can play either position with consistency and outstanding arm strength. He brings a competitive edge and takes pride in being part of a team and competing at a high level. His teammates have a great deal of confidence in him, which speaks to both his ability and his makeup. Brodie has the mindset and trajectory of a championship-level player and continues to grow within our program.”
As a Sophomore (2026)
• Belted five home runs over first four games of the season
• Homered twice and drove in three runs vs. Eastern Michigan (Feb. 17)
• Recorded six hits, including three home runs and two doubles, in three games at Shriners Children’s College Showdown (Feb. 13-15)
• Hit two home runs in win over Texas Tech at Globe Life Field (Feb. 14)
As a Freshman (2025)
• Named to Freshman All-SEC and All-Defensive teams
• SEC Tournament MVP and All-Tournament Team
• 2x SEC Co-Freshman of the Week (May 5, March 10)
• Two-run homer in first inning of SEC Championship game vs. #17 Ole Miss (May 25)
• Hit game-tying, two-run double in ninth inning vs. #18 Alabama (May 4)
• Three hits, including two doubles and two RBI vs. #18 Alabama (May 2)
• Homered twice, doubled and drove in seven runs in win over #5 Georgia (April 18)
• Game-tying home run in seventh inning vs. #5 Georgia (April 17)
• Two doubles and two RBI in win at #25 Auburn (March 15)
• Hit two home runs, including a walk-off grand slam, in seventh inning vs. Xavier (March 7)
• 2-for-3 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored vs. St. Bonaventure (March 5)
• Three-hit day vs. UConn (March 2)
• Drove in four runs in the win over UCLA, adding an RBI triple to his three-run homer
• First collegiate home run was a three-run shot at UCLA (Feb. 28) in the first inning
• First collegiate hit and RBI in win over Saint Mary’s (Feb. 23)
• Ranked as the No. 14 third baseman in D1Baseball’s preseason rankings
• Ranked as the No. 10 freshman entering the 2025 season by Perfect Game
The Johnston File
• Attended Boyd-Buchanan School in Chattanooga, Tenn.
• Ranked by Perfect Game as No. 1 overall prospect in Tennessee, the No. 20 shortstop nationally and the No. 75 overall prospect nationally
• Two-time Perfect Game All-America Southeast All-Region first team (2023-24)
• 2022 Perfect Game All-America Southeast All-Region second team
• 2024 MaxPreps All-America first team
• Hit .518 as a senior with eight home runs, 18 doubles, 47 RBI and 30 stolen bases
• Hit .500 as a junior with 11 home runs, four doubles and 35 RBI
• Team captain 2022-24
• All-State selection 2022-24
• Helped team to final four in 2024 and D2 Class A district and region titles as a senior
• Mother, Bridget, played softball at Chattanooga State
• Father, Michael, played semi-pro football for Chattanooga Steam and Tennessee Pioneers
• Has a brother, Cody