Troy Johnston

Troy Michael Johnston (born June 22, 1997) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.

Troy Johnston
Johnston with the Marlins in 2023
Miami Marlins – No. 75
First baseman / Outfielder
Born: (1997-06-22) June 22, 1997 (age 28) Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
July 29, 2025, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics (through August 8, 2025)
Batting average	.167
Home runs	0
Runs batted in	2
Teams
Miami Marlins (2025–present)

Career

Johnston attended Governor John R. Rogers High School in Puyallup, Washington, and played college baseball at Gonzaga University^[1] He was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 17th round (501st overall) of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut with the Batavia Muckdogs.

Johnston did not play a in game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[2] He returned to play for the Jupiter Hammerheads and Beloit Snappers in 2021.^[3] After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League. Johnston started 2022 with the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos.^[4]

Johnston began the 2025 season with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, hitting .252/.333/.439 with 12 home runs, 39 RBI, and 31 stolen bases over his first 84 games. On July 29, Johnston was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted the major leagues for the first time.^[5]