Top 60 All-Time Greatest Jays: #59 Reed Johnson
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I’m likely to say this a lot, but we have another of my favorites.
Reed Johnson was born December 8, 1976, in Riverside, CA. The
Blue Jays drafted him in the 17th round of the 1999 amateur draft out of Cal State Fullerton, where he was named an Academic All-American and played baseball and soccer. Players drafted in the 17th round have to work harder to make it to the majors, and Reed worked as hard as any major leaguer. His high socks, great defense, hustle, and willingness to take one for the team made him a fan favorite in Toronto.