University of West Alabama

2011: Started in 10 games for UWA, hitting .231 for the year...In 39 total at-bats, had nine hits and nine RBI....Was fourth on the team with a .400 on-base percentage.

Prior to UWA: Played at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Ala. for the 2009 and 2010 seasons … Part of a squad that went 43-14 and won the South Region championship in 2009.

High School: Played for Head Coach Kevin Smith at Handley High School in Roanoke, Ala. … Named all-state after the 2008 season … Was a three-sport athlete as he also played football and basketball … Helped his gridiron squad to an 11-2 record and a regional championship in 2007.

Personal: Full name is Marcus Trent Johnson … Born on April 18, 1990 … Son of Pam and Mark Johnson … Has two brothers – Neil, 24, and Trae, 18 … Majoring in education.