AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn continues to add depth on the mound as the next member of its 2021 signing class is right-handed pitcher John Armstrong.
Armstrong is a native of Marietta, Georgia, and is a product of Harrison High School and the 643 DP Cougars. Armstrong is rated by Perfect Game among the top right-handed pitchers in Georgia.
"I love the coaches at Auburn. I have a good connection with them," Armstrong said. "They want to get to know you on a personal level, which is awesome. They also look into developing us not only as a player, but also as a person, and that stood out to me a lot.
"It was cool to imagine myself being an Auburn Tiger, but it's even better knowing I'm going to be one now," Armstrong added. "I can't wait to be there with my new teammates and work hard for a national championship."
John Armstrong Bio Blast
- Hometown: Marietta, Ga.
- High School: Harrison
- Travel Team: 643 DP Cougars
- Position: Right-handed pitcher
I'm excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and baseball career at Auburn University!! Thanks to all my coaches and teammates over the past years, and especially my parents for always believing in me. #wareagle #643pride @AuburnBaseball @PerfectGameUSA pic.twitter.com/DJLyZMoADL
— John Armstrong (@j_armstrong2020) September 21, 2019
Armstrong appeared in 11 games for Harrison in 2019 and registered a 2.86 ERA with a save and 24 strikeouts in 22.0 innings of work. He saw action in two games and earned a save with striking out six in 3.1 scoreless innings before the 2020 season came to an end.
Throwing from a low, sidearm slot, Armstrong's fastball registered as high as 92 mile per hour this fall. He is well known on the travel ball circuit and has been named to 17 Perfect Game or WWBA All-Tournament Teams in the last two seasons. Armstrong was also named 2019 Perfect Game Preseason Honorable Mention All-America.