Olin Johnson

Position:
RHP
B/T:
R/R
Height:
6-6
Weight:
220
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Bellingham, Wash.
High School:
McCallie (Tenn.)

AS A SOPHOMORE (2025)
• Appeared in 17 games, making two starts for the Diamond Heels.
• Logged a 2-1 record with a 3.56 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 30.1 innings pitched.
• Part of the pitching staff that had the third best ERA in the nation (3.47) and the best in the ACC for the second straight season.
• Threw 3.0 shutout innings, struck out a pair, and picked up the win in the team’s first no-hitter this century against Gardner-Webb (4/01).
• Picked up his second win of the season in the ACC tournament title game against Clemson (5/25).
• Went 3.0 hitless innings in UNC’s victory over South Carolina (3/25).
• Recorded a season-high four strikeouts in 2.0 IP against Elon (4/08).
• Named to the All-ACC Academic Team.

AS A FRESHMAN (2024)
• Started six games for the Tar Heels on seven total appearances.
• Posted a 4.96 ERA on 16.1 innings pitched, finishing with a 1-0 record and 10 strikeouts.
• Part of the UNC pitching staff that compiled the ACC’s lowest team ERA (4.30) for the first time since 2013.
• Fanned a career-high four in his first collegiate win against UNC-Wilmington (3/19).
• Struck out three in his collegiate debut in 2.2 innings against Wagner (2/18).

HIGH SCHOOL
Ranked as the No. 6 overall prospect from the state of Washington by Perfect Game.
• Transferred to the McCallie School (Tenn.) prior to his junior season and earned two varsity letters for coach Tim Costo.
• Played his sophomore season at Squalicum High School in 2021.
• Named 2023 TSSAA DII-AA East Region Pitcher of the Year.
• Voted TBCA Division II-AA all-state • Named to the Chattanooga Times Free Press Best of Preps All-Area Team.
• Led McCallie to the 2022 state championship.

PERSONAL
Born May 2, 2005 in Bellingham, Wash.
• Son of Joel and Jillian Johnson.
• Has an older sister, Clara.
• Member of the Cum Laude Society.