09/04/2023 - National Showcase - Fresno, CA
Jonathan is a RHP/C prospect who will graduate in 2024. Tall frame athletic build with strength present. At C, he has quick feet and presents a low target. Good lateral movement, with good blocking angles, and centers the baseball. Works thumb under, with a quick transfer, into a 3/4 release point. Made on-line throws to second base, with a quick release, and arm velocity up to 87mph and his best pop time was 2.13 seconds. On the mound, he has long levers and a projectible frame. He throws all of his pitches from the same window with good direction down the mound. He separates his hands on-time and has a clean arm stroke. He attacks hitters with a FB that sits 75-80mph with tailing action, an 11/5 shaped slider with tight spin, and a changeup with arm side run that he throws with FB arm speed. SL was best pitch during his bullpen session. At the plate he hits from an upright and open stance. Shows an explosive barrel through the hitting zone. Hit hard line drives to the pull side with a bat exit velocity up to 87mph during BP. With another year of growth and development, we see Jonathan having opportunities to play at the next level.
06/09/2023 - 2023 Baseball Factory All-State Tournament
Jonathan is a 2024 RHP/C out of Fresno, CA who continues to show as a prospect with improvements his abilities. He did show as a catcher for the first time at the event. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 83 mph. Fastball shows good arm side run. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with late/sharp break. Control is outstanding as he attacks hitters and throws strikes with all his pitches. Behind the dish, he presents a soft/sure mitt showing great pocket awareness sticking pitches. He utilizes his body well through the blocking process, centering balls well out front. Pop times showed in the 2.30 range. At the plate, hitting abilities are now outstanding through an open setup. Hands are quick (84 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He has strength in his swing with power showing best to the pull side. Lower half works well through the swing with an aggressive hip turn.
01/29/2023 - National Showcase - Fairfield (Sacramento), CA
Jonathan continues to shine with his baseball abilities on the diamond. At 3B, he shows smooth/fluid actions. Feet are active as attacks ball and plays through with his body. Hands are clean are firm and presents out front. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Throws are accurate with carry (82 mph velocity) across the diamond. At the plate, he shows an open setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. Lower half works well through the swing with an aggressive hip turn. On the mound, fastball showed a range of 72-76 mph with tailing action. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with sink. Off speed stuff show as quality pitches that will get outs. Control is solid as he throws strikes with all his pitches. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program.
07/27/2022 - Southwest Championships 17U, powered by Baseball Factory's Team One
Jonathan continues show improvements in his baseball abilities at the Southwest 17u Tournament. In the field, defensive abilities are outstanding as he displays clean/smooth actions. Feet are active as he displays proper footwork as he works to square ground balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is soft/sure and presents out front. Range will increase as he continues to improve foot quickness. At the plate, power potential is now outstanding through an athletic setup. Hands are quick (80 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap to gap pop. Lower half works well through an aggressive hip turn. At the event, he was 2 for 8 with a 3B and 2 RBI. On the mound, delivery is sound and repeatable, allowing his arm action to work clean to the plate. Fastball showed a range of 76-80 mph with cutting action. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with gradual break. He competes and shows good mound presence. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.
06/12/2022 - All-In Membership - Visalia, CA
Jonathan is a 3B/RHP prospect who will graduate in 2024. Tall frame athletic build with strength present. At 3B, starts with quick/fluid footwork and has good body control at the baseball. Works from right to left and fields from a low fielding position with a quick transfer. Has a long arm stroke in back, with ability to throw from multiple arm slots, and an arm velocity up to 84mph across the diamond. Made accurate and on-line throws with a quick release. On the mound, he has a compact delivery and works down the mound with good direction. He separates his hands on-time and has a clean arm stroke. He throws a FB that sits 75-78mph with plus command, an 11/5 shaped breaking ball that he throws with good arm speed, and a slider with 11/5 shape and tight spin. At the plate, he hits from an athletic and open stance. Lower half driven swing, with a square glide step, and keeps his weight between his knees. Showed a fast barrel through the hitting zone as he hit line drives to all fields with a bat exit velocity up to 82mph. With 2 years of continued growth and development, we see this 2-way prospect making huge strides on the baseball field.