James Lawson HS ‘27/RHP/Knights 17u Scout/4.1 GPA 26 ACT/6’2 170lbs/6.6 60/Matthew 7:12/88MPH FB/@CStateBSB commit/ 6152898782 📞
Nashville, TN
Joined July 2024
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I’m so thankful and excited to announce my commitment to Columbia State! I’d like to thank God for allowing me the ability to play baseball. I want to thank every coach who has supported me on this journey. Thank you to all of my teammates who have supported and helped me along the way. I especially want to thank my parents for their constant support and for their belief in me. Go Chargers! 🟩⬜️
@LawsonBaseball @KNIGHTS_BASEBTN @cobyginsberg @KalebKantola @shawnscott__ @j_wilson015 @coachMavJames21 @CStateBSB @RJ_Bell65 @TennesseeJuco @MidTNProspects @tnballplayers @Cody_Church9 @PrepBaseballTN
Hard work over the summer and continuing thru the offseason starting to show!
TBD max 405x3
Front Squat 250x3
6’2 165lb Bodyweight
@tnballplayers @MidTNProspects @CStateBSB @coachMavJames21 @RyanHuberCSCC @cobyginsberg @RJ_Bell65 @KNIGHTS_BASEBTN @LawsonBaseball
Russell River Johnston 2027 retweeted
FALL TENNESSEE JUCO BASEBALL RANKINGS
1. Walters State — @WSCCbaseball
2. Columbia State — @CStateBSB
3. Cleveland State — @CSCC_BSB
4. Southwest Tennessee — @SWTenn_BSB
5. Chattanooga State — @ChattStTigersBB
6. Pellissippi State — @PSCCBaseball
7. Volunteer State — @VSCCPioneersBSB
8. Motlow State — @MSCC_Baseball
9. Dyersburg State — @DSCCBaseball
10. Roane State — @RSCCAthletics
11. Jackson State — @JSCCBaseball
Walters State begins at No. 1 after winning the 2026 TCCAA regular-season and Region VII championships before advancing to the JUCO World Series.
Who is ranked too high or too low?
Russell River Johnston 2027 retweeted
Huge congratulations to @RyanHuberCSCC on taking the job as the next head coach for @CStateBSB.
Huber spent the last three seasons as MTSU’s assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, leading the Blue Raiders’ infield development and recruiting operations.
An experienced recruiter, talent evaluator and defensive coach, Huber brings valuable Division I and JUCO experience to the Chargers’ program.
The Chargers couldn’t have asked for a better coach to take over this program!
@coachMavJames21 @KNicholsMTSU @TCCAAsports @CStateSports @ColumbiaState
Russell River Johnston 2027 retweeted
Congrats to River Johnston and his family on his commitment to Columbia State CC. The Chargers are getting a great arm and even better kid. Awesome job River!!! #reptheK @PerfectGameUSA @PrepBaseballTN @jucoroute @river_j8 @CStateBSB @LawsonBaseball
Thank you for such a great event
@MidTNProspects and @tnballplayers! Had a great time showcasing my ability.
@KalebKantola @LawsonBaseball
@cobyginsberg @PrepBasebalLTN @RJ_Bell65
@KNIGHTS_BASEBTN
2027 @LawsonBaseball RHP Russell River Johnston (@river_j8) looking sharp in an outing locating up to 87 mph with a 79-81 mph changeup and 76-78 mph breaking ball at @MidTnProspects. Plays summer ball with @knightsbaseballtn. #UNCOMMITTED
Russell River Johnston 2027 retweeted
2027 @LawsonBaseball RHP Russell River Johnston (@river_j8) looking sharp in an outing locating up to 87 mph with a 79-81 mph changeup and 76-78 mph breaking ball at @MidTnProspects. Plays summer ball with @knightsbaseballtn. #UNCOMMITTED
Russell River Johnston 2027 retweeted
2027 @LawsonBaseball RHP Henry Sheaffer (@HenrySheaffer27) showing command of three pitches up to 86 mph paired with a 74-75 mph changeup and 73-74 mph breaking ball during the @MidTNProspects Showcase. #UNCOMMITTED
Russell River Johnston 2027 retweeted
2026 Summer Event in the Books✅
Special thank you to all the players, coaches, staff, and parents for making today such a great success.
105 players and over 30 college coaches.
This area is rich in baseball talent - and it was on full display today!
Until next year!🫡
85-90% Bullpen with @KalebKantola in preparation for the 17u Perfect Game National Elite. I am starting at the Hoover Met Complex Field 5 on Sunday 7/12 at 10:20am CT.
FB 84-87 T88 CB 75-80 CH 76-81
@MidTNProspects @tnballplayers @MTN_BaseCentral @RJ_Bell65 @PG_Scouting @KNIGHTS_BASEBTN @cobyginsberg @KincherlowD @shawnscott__
Russell River Johnston 2027 retweeted
Knights Baseball 17u Scout heads to Hoover this week for @PerfectGameUSA 17u National Elite Championship. #RepTheK @PG_Scouting @KNIGHTS_BASEBTN
Great bullpen day with @KalebKantola. Really executed every pitch today and felt very loose.
FB 83-88 CB 75-80 CH 76-80
@RJ_Bell65 @KNIGHTS_BASEBTN @tnballplayers @cobyginsberg @LawsonBaseball @KincherlowD @MTN_BaseCentral @PG_Tennessee @PrepBaseballTN
Had an amazing close today in a big first win in the @PerfectGameUSA WWBA National Championship. #uncommitted
1 IP 3k 2 BB 0 H 0 R
FB 83-88 CB 75-80 CH 77-81
@KalebKantola @shawnscott__ @KincherlowD @cobyginsberg @KNIGHTS_BASEBTN @PG_Scouting @tnballplayers @MTN_BaseCentral @LawsonBaseball @RJ_Bell65 – at Georgia, USA
Russell River Johnston 2027 retweeted
Knights Baseball 17u Scout heads to Atlanta this week for @PerfectGameUSA 17u WWBA National Championship. #RepTheK @PG_Scouting @KNIGHTS_BASEBTN
Little bullpen with @KalebKantola before the WWBA this week! Working on mechanical feel and pitch location/shape. I will be pitching on 6/23 at 11:20 EST at Riverbend Park Field 2.
FB 83-88 CB 75-80 CH 77-82 ~1200 RPM
@KNIGHTS_BASEBTN @cobyginsberg @tnballplayers @MTN_BaseCentral @TennesseeJuco @PrepBaseballTN @RJ_Bell65 @shawnscott__ @KincherlowD
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Russell River Johnston 2027 retweeted
6’2 175 pound RHP who just recently committed to being a full time pitcher. Previous Catcher with +athleticism that shows on the mound. Stuff is legit and command will only get better. Been up to 87mph. Dude is just scratching the surface of his full potential! @KNIGHTS_BASEBTN
Russell River Johnston (‘27 TN) up to 85 in relief w/ some good life on the FB. Mixed in a sharp slider in the mid 70’s and flashed a CH at 76 w/ a projectable frame. @PG_Tennessee @PG_Uncommitted #BeastOfTheEast
Russell River Johnston 2027 retweeted
Excited to announce our Knights 17U Scout roster for this summer! This is an incredibly talented group of young men both on and off the field. Can’t wait to see the things they accomplish and looking forward to getting started this weekend! #RepTheK @KNIGHTS_BASEBTN
Russell River Johnston 2027 retweeted
Tennessee Baseball: Top Pitchers in 2027
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@river_j8
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Had a great outing vs Knights Academy on 4/14:
2IP
3K
0ER
0H
0BB
@MTN_BaseCentral @tnballplayers @MidTNProspects @LawsonBaseball @NicNorris3 @LawsonBaseball @cobyginsberg @KalebKantola @blaine_McIntosh @shawnscott__ @j_wilson015 @PrepBaseballTN
#uncommitted #uncommitted2027