Johnson County leads NJCAA Region 6 (Kansas) with 59 alumni currently active on four-year college baseball rosters, the highest count among the 18 colleges in the region. A total of 565 alumni from these institutions are competing across NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, NCCAA, and USCAA programs. Meanwhile, Hutchinson and Fort Scott are tied with 40 alumni each; win percentage gives Hutchinson the edge for second place. Notably, Johnson County boasts an impressive .957 win percentage, the best in the region.

By the Numbers
  • Johnson County: 59 alumni on four-year rosters, 67-3-0 record (.957 win %)
  • Hutchinson and Fort Scott each: 40 alumni, Hutchinson at 46-15-0 (.754), Fort Scott at 38-21-0 (.644)
  • Overall alumni in Region 6: 565 across all colleges
State of Play
  • Five Region 6 colleges ranked in the NJCAA Top 25: Johnson County (1st), Hutchinson (17th), Fort Scott (19th), Cowley (22nd), Cloud County (23rd)
  • Six colleges in NJCAA D1 Top 20, including Highland (KS) at 18th
What's Next

As the season progresses, Johnson County is likely to maintain its position at the top of Region 6, given its strong performance and alumni presence. Other colleges may seek to improve their standings by enhancing recruitment and training efforts to better prepare athletes for the transition to four-year programs.

Bottom Line

Johnson County's robust alumni pipeline and exceptional win percentage highlight its dominance in the region, setting a benchmark for other colleges to aspire to. This underscores the importance of effective program development and athlete support to facilitate successful transitions to higher-level baseball.