CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Akron RubberDucks have a real success story in relief pitcher Jeff Johnson, and that bodes well for the future of Indians baseball.
The 6-0, 185-pound closer's numbers speak well on their own. But the back story says "even better days ahead."
What Johnson has done this season -- 17 saves in 17 chances, only five earned runs allowed, 41 strikeouts in 38.2 innings, 0 homers -- is even more impressive as he's coming off a missed 2014 campaign after having Tommy John surgery. His 17 saves ranks fourth in the Eastern League.