The University of Mississippi Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 14
Cooper Johnson
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- LHP
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-4 / 220
- Experience:
- 1L
- Hometown:
- Jefferson, Ga.
- High School:
- Mountain View
- Major:
- Multi-Disciplinary Studies
2025 (Freshman):ย Made four appearances on the mound for the Rebels ... Worked a scoreless inning, allowing just one hit against Jackson State (4/1) ... Worked a scoreless inning, striking out two and allowing two hits, against Alcorn State (4/9)
HIGH SCHOOL: Rated No. 347 in the Perfect Game Class of 2024 Top 500 โฆ No. 291 Perfect Game Top 500 Fresh Arrival on Campus โฆ Three-sport athlete at Mountain View playing baseball, football and basketball โฆ Tossed 52.2 innings his senior year compiling a 5-3 record โฆ Held a 1.46 ERA and struck out 85 hitters โฆ Threw 48.0 innings his junior season โฆ Held a 1.48 ERA, tallying 81 strikeoutsโฆ Named the 2024 Region Pitcher of the Yearโฆ Two-time First-Team All-State selectionโฆ Two-Time All-Region selectionโฆ Led Mountain View to four playoff appearancesโฆ Named the Region 6 7A Special Teams Player of the Year in footballโฆ Led the state of Georgia in punts inside the 20 (18).
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PERSONAL: Full name is Cooper Rankin Johnson โฆ Son of Jason and Kristi Johnson โฆ Has two siblings, Audrey and Elle โฆ Born May 19, 2005 โฆ Dad, Jason played baseball at Auburn (1989-93) and was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 19th round in 1993 โฆ Uncle, Joe Johnson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 37th round in 1966 โฆ Uncle, Jeremy Loftice won a National Championship with LSU in 2000.
HIGH SCHOOL: Rated No. 347 in the Perfect Game Class of 2024 Top 500 โฆ No. 291 Perfect Game Top 500 Fresh Arrival on Campus โฆ Three-sport athlete at Mountain View playing baseball, football and basketball โฆ Tossed 52.2 innings his senior year compiling a 5-3 record โฆ Held a 1.46 ERA and struck out 85 hitters โฆ Threw 48.0 innings his junior season โฆ Held a 1.48 ERA, tallying 81 strikeoutsโฆ Named the 2024 Region Pitcher of the Yearโฆ Two-time First-Team All-State selectionโฆ Two-Time All-Region selectionโฆ Led Mountain View to four playoff appearancesโฆ Named the Region 6 7A Special Teams Player of the Year in footballโฆ Led the state of Georgia in punts inside the 20 (18).
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PERSONAL: Full name is Cooper Rankin Johnson โฆ Son of Jason and Kristi Johnson โฆ Has two siblings, Audrey and Elle โฆ Born May 19, 2005 โฆ Dad, Jason played baseball at Auburn (1989-93) and was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 19th round in 1993 โฆ Uncle, Joe Johnson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 37th round in 1966 โฆ Uncle, Jeremy Loftice won a National Championship with LSU in 2000.
PRESSER | Judd Utermark - Nevada Post-Game (02-15-26)
Sunday, February 15
HIGHLIGHTS: Baseball vs. Nevada (2/15/26)
Sunday, February 15
HIGHLIGHTS: Baseball vs. Nevada (2/14/26)
Saturday, February 14
HIGHLIGHTS: Baseball vs. Nevada (2/13/26)
Friday, February 13
