02-05-2025
Jett Johnston set for Tennessee return with Auburn baseball
Jett Johnston set for Tennessee return with Auburn baseball
No. 6 Tennessee (36-9, 13-8 SEC) will return to action Friday. The Vols will host No. 11 Auburn (31-14, 11-10 SEC) for a three-game series at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
The SEC series marks a return to Knoxville for former Farragut High School player Jett Johnston.
Johnston, a pitcher and utility player for the Tigers, is a Texas A&M transfer. He left the Aggies after one season. Johnston was on Texas A&M's team that lost in the finals of the 2024 College World Series to Tennessee. He appeared in t3 games, including three starts, for the Aggies last season.
In 2025 at Auburn, Johnston has played in 12 games and made 11 pitching appearances. He has compiled a 4-0 record and recorded one save. Johnston has totaled 11.1 innings pitched and allowed seven runs (six earned), seven hits and 10 walks. He has recorded 13 strikeouts.
After beginning his high school career in Texas, Johnson transferred to Farragut High School (Farragut, Tennessee), helping the Admirals win two consecutive 4A state championships. During his senior season at Farragut, he was named District 4-4A Offensive Player of the Year and recorded a .401 batting average. He totaled 13 home runs, 48 RBIs and 50 runs. Johnston earned All-District, All-Region and All-State honors for Farragut.
