Arizona and new athletic director Dave Heeke showed just how serious they are about sustaining a successful baseball program Tuesday.
The school and Heeke announced a five-year contract extension for Wildcats coach Jay Johnson that will run through the 2022 season.
The contract increases Johnson’s base salary to $500,000 per year, a raise of $165,000. Johnson’s contract, which has been agreed to but remains subject to final approval by the Arizona Board of Regents, also includes performance bonuses and 50,000 units in a master limited partnership that will vest at the end of the deal. The retention plan is similar to deals put in place between an anonymous UA donor and football coach Rich Rodriguez and men's basketball coach Sean Miller.