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White Sox AAA pitcher of the month: SP Erik Johnson

Erik Johnson. Does that name sound familiar to you?

He was the Chicago White Sox top pitching prospect in 2013 going 12-3 with a 1.96 ERA between Birmingham (AA) and Charlotte (AAA). That success carried over in the big leagues as he went 3-2 with a 3.25 ERA in five starts as a September call-up.

Based on that success, Johnson started the season in the majors the following year but was a complete disaster. In five starts, the big right-hander pitched just 23.1 innings with a 6.46 ERA and 18 walks and was optioned back to Charlotte.