09/17/2023 - National Showcase - Keizer (Salem), OR Jiraiya is a 2027 C/3B prospect from Redmond, OR. Behind the plate, he has good feel for the glove and sticks the baseball when receiving. He gives a good target to his pitcher and does a nice job of creating a good pocket. He works hard to stay squared to the pitcher and have a quick exchange. He does a nice job of blocking the baseball and keeping it in front. He recovers well on balls in the dirt and finds the ball quickly. At third, he shows off active feet and does a nice job of getting in a ready position pre-pitch. He makes all the routine plays and shows off a smooth backhand. He throws from a 3/4 slot and works hard to make accurate throws to his targets. At the plate, he starts in an open stance and has a short stride with a good load back. He does a nice job of keeping his balance centered through contact and has a firm frontside with his lower half. He works hard to stay direct to the baseball but does a good job of finishing through contact with good hip action. He has a line drive approach and works to spray the ball to all fields. We are excited to see more of Jiraiya as he continues to develop his baseball skills!