11/26/2023 - National Showcase - St. Petersburg (Tampa), FL J.P. is a tall C/1B who has a promising future on the diamond. At the plate is where he shows best, showing as a switch hitter with similar abilities from both sides. Hands are quick (86 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He has strength in his swing and shows a feel for the barrel with gap-to-gap pop. Lower half works well through the swing through an aggressive hip turn. Behind the dish, he presents a soft/sure mitt showing pocket awareness sticking pitches. He uses his body through the blocking process, centering balls well out front. Pop times showed in 2.63 range with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At 1B, he shows smooth / fluid actions. He displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver. Hands are clean and presents well out front. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. With 2 years to further develop, J.P. has potential with time and room to progress his game.