Rod Johnson (1994) - Hall of Fame

Rod Johnson

Induction:
1994
Class:
1978

Rod Johnson was a second team All-American and a first-team selection by the American Association of College Baseball Coaches. In 1978, he was named Temple's Most Valuable Player and shares several records with some of the best athletes in Temple history. Rod’s career batting average was a .399 and hit over .400 twice (.439 and .432). The Owls earn a berth in the 1977 College World Series with the help of Rod Johnson. His outstanding scholarship, athletic performance and leadership achievements gave him the George M. Illman Award in 1978. As a senior, he was named the East Coast Conference Most Valuable Player. After graduation, Rod was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 1979 but an injury cut his career short.