Etiwanda baseball standout Marcus Johnson decides on Duke

Etiwanda High School pitcher Marcus Johnson is just a sophomore but he already has his mind made up when it comes to college. He is committed to Duke.

It came down to athletics and academics. He plans to major in mathematics.

“I wanted to have a degree that if baseball doesn’t work out will pay off for me,” he said. “It’s a good school and it’s the ACC so the baseball is good. It was the best of both worlds.”

Johnson took an unofficial visit to the school in February. He also visited Pepperdine and was talking to other NCAA Divsion I’s in Virginia and Oregon State.

He didn’t see the need to wait and longer to see if other offers would come along.

“I have heard some people say commit, commit and others say wait,” he said. “I always told my parents if I found the right school that fit athletically and academically I’d pull the trigger.”

Johnson has been a key factor in Etiwanda’s run to a Baseline League title. He is 7-2 with a 1.87 ERA in 10 starts (52 1/3 innings).

The Eagles (22-3) have completed the regular season and start playoff action next week.

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