Daniel Johnson had to adapt to a new environment while playing baseball in Mexico with Caliente de Durango to get back to the MLB. After making a significant impact by hitting .429 with five home runs in 10 games, he returned to the Bay Area, signing a minor-league deal with the Giants. Johnson's career began in Vallejo, showcasing his talent in high school but faced challenges securing collegiate attention. His perseverance led him to a successful college career and eventual selection in the MLB Draft.
To get back to the majors, Johnson had to step out of his comfort zone... A lot to get used to. Kind of a little bit of culture shock.
My thought process was to play my [butt] off in Mexico and do everything I can to get back here. I knew there would be scouts there.
Johnson made an instant impact with Caliente de Durango, hitting .429 with five home runs over 10 games.
Despite hitting .515 with a .583 on-base percentage as a senior, Johnson didn't receive much interest among Division I programs.
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