Andrew Johnson, a right‑handed pitcher from the University of Southern California, has earned a place on the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. The sophomore posted an 8‑2 record with a 3.23 earned run average during the regular season and a 2.17 ERA in the postseason, helping the Trojans capture their first Super Regional appearance since 2005.
A Notable Milestone
He becomes the first USC player to be named to the Collegiate National Team since Ian Kennedy in 2005, joining a distinguished line of alumni who have gone on to successful careers in Major League Baseball.
The team will travel to Taichung City, Taiwan, where it will compete in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship from July 11 through July 15. The tournament features a three‑day pool‑play stage against Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan, followed by semifinals and medal games.
What Lies Ahead
Johnson’s selection underscores the growing pipeline of talent from USC’s program and signals high expectations for the 2026 roster. As the championship approaches, the pitcher hopes to translate his collegiate success into a strong performance on the international stage.
Fans can track the U.S. squad’s progress on USABaseball.com and across its official social‑media channels, where highlights, rosters and live updates will be posted throughout the event.