Arizona baseball coach a polished recruiter

Arizona baseball coach Jay Johnson is a polished recruiter, which stems from his outstanding ability as a public speaker. His pitch to the 14 recruits who signed with the Wildcats last week is simple: The college path to pro baseball is more enjoyable and just as quick and effective as going to Rookie League and short-season Class A. Six of Arizona’s baseball signees were drafted by MLB but chose Johnson’s “college path.”