Two arrested in burglary of MLB player Daniel Johnson’s Phoenix storage unit

Phoenix police have arrested two men in the burglary of a storage unit owned by a former Major League Baseball player, a day after asking the public for help identifying the suspects.

Daniel Thompson, 48, and Michael Hummel, 30, were arrested after detectives learned the men had tried to sell a pair of shoes taken from the unit, police said Friday.

Officers served a search warrant and recovered shoes, electronics and clothing bearing the victim’s name, according to the department.

The storage unit belongs to Daniel Johnson, a 31-year-old outfielder who has played for Cleveland, Baltimore, San Francisco and Houston, ABC15 reported. Johnson told the station he was storing team gear and his shoe collection while his home was being remodeled, and that much of the apparel was meant for his GFB (God Family Ball) Foundation to give to kids.

The burglary happened Sept. 27 at a storage facility near 24th Street and Campbell Avenue. Police said about $93,000 worth of property was taken, including high-end purses, collector’s shoes, laptops and player-issued MLB gear.

On Thursday, police and Silent Witness released surveillance images of the suspects in a flyer seeking tips.

Police have not publicly identified the player or said what charges the men face.

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