U-E Grad Johnson Moves West

Union-Endicott Graduate Jim Johnson  has become a Los Angeles Dodger.  Johnson was traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Dodgers just before the Major League trading deadline.  With the Braves Johnson was 2-3 in 49 appearances.  He has seen action in one game for the Dodgers and had no decision.  His ERA is 2.39 and he has saved nine games overall.Johnson was a standout athlete at Union-Endicott High School.  He was drafted in  2001 in the fifth round by the Baltimore Orioles.  He was selected to represent the American League in the 2012 Major League All-Star game.