11/05/2017 - Interactive Video Program - Hillsboro, OR Jaxon is a (2024 grad) as a C/SS. Defensively behind the plate, he works hard and tries to stick pitches in and around the zone. He hustles well to recover the ball and makes aggressive throws down to 2B. At SS, he attacks the GB with aggressive footwork. He has good glove awareness and gives accurate double play feeds. With the stick, Jaxon shows a square setup with patience. He strides short to the ball, takes hard hacks through the zone and looks to drive pitches back up through the middle of the field. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following.
Catching 1. Quick footwork 2. Develop soft hands 3. Quick exchange to throw Infield 1. Work around the GB 2. Stay low 3. Arm strength (long toss) Offense 1. Develop a load 2. Lower 1/2 drive 3. Level out swing path