Farragut’s Jett Johnston hits a home run against the Hardin Valley Hawks in the TSSAA District 4-4A tournament at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Monday, May 8, 2023, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Johnston has eight home runs since the postseason began May 3. (Photo by Danny Parker)
BY JESSE SMITHEY
Something happens to Jett Johnston around this time of year.
“I don’t know (what), but I like it,” said Farragut coach Matt Buckner.
“Man, he has been on a tear, knock on wood. It’s unreal.”
For the second year in a row, as the postseason approached, Johnston morphed into a different player. His production levels soared and have now apexed yet again in the playoffs.
Might as well call him Mr. May.
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