Sioux City Explorers Pitcher Patrick Johnson in Action

Explorers' Patrick Johnson Heading to Pittsburgh Pirates

SIOUX CITY, IA - The Sioux City Explorers announced today that the Pittsburgh Pirates have purchased the contract of Explorers RHP Patrick Johnson. Johnson will report to spring training with the Pirates when pitchers and catchers report in the spring to earn a spot within the Pirates organization for the 2016 season. Johnson, a 27-year-old Hickory, NC native, was drafted in the 25th round of the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft by t... Full Story