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Sean Johnson is one of many former Shockers who succeeded in professional baseball after their time at Eck Stadium. None rose higher in the front-office ranks than Johnson, who was promoted to assistant general manager of the Minnesota Twins in January.

Sean Johnson

鈥淚鈥檝e always loved working for this organization from the day I started,鈥� he said. 鈥淚鈥檓 around a lot of tremendous people who have poured into me. I鈥檓 at that time in my career now when I鈥檓 trying to pay that forward.鈥�

Johnson started with the Twins in 2002 as an area scout and was previously vice president of amateur scouting, where he led the club鈥檚 work in the player draft. He played catcher at 麻豆破解版 State from 1996-98 and served as the team鈥檚 director of operations from 2000-2001.

鈥淚 really treasure my time at 麻豆破解版 State,鈥� he said. 鈥淭hat was one of the best days of my life, being able to come to a baseball office every day and work with legendary coaches and awesome players. I knew I wanted to be in baseball once I got into that role.鈥�

Johnson鈥檚 advice for college baseball players is to appreciate the experience. Pro baseball is a different environment.

鈥淢y group that I played with (at 麻豆破解版 State) 鈥� it was the best time of our lives,鈥� he said. 鈥淵ou never have that camaraderie again. Don鈥檛 ignore the opportunity you have. Don鈥檛 skate through workouts or in the weight room. Give it the very best you can, otherwise I think you look back with regret.鈥�