06/12/2023 - National Showcase - Orange County, CA
John continues to show improvements on his baseball abilities. On the mound, delivery is sound and repeatable allowing his arm action to work loose and free to the plate. Arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 79 mph. Fastball showed a range of 77-79 mph. Breaking ball displays 12/6 shape with late break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with sink. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program.
12/27/2021 - Baseball Factory Recruiting Classic
John is a 2B/RHP prospect who will graduate in 2024. Medium frame, well proportioned, athletic build with strength present and plenty of room to add more strength. At 2B, he starts with efficient footwork and ability to create good fielding angles. Ability to throw from multiple arm slots, with accurate/on-line throws, and an arm velocity of 78mph. On the mound, he gathers over the rubber and coils into his rear hip. 2 pitch mix with his fastball sitting 73-75mph and a developing breaking ball with 11/5 shape. In 3 innings of work, he recorded 3 strikeouts. At the plate, he sets up in an upright and open stance. Small hand load, with good separation, and gets extended through contact. Hit hard line drives to all fields and reached base 7 times in live game action with a bat exit velocity of 79mph. With continued growth and development, we foresee John having opportunities to play at the next level.
02/12/2021 - Baseball Factory Opening Day Classic (HS - West)
John is an athletic OF/2B prospect who showcased his skills during the Opening Day Classic. In the field, John shows great agility and attacks the ball aggressively. He gets into an athletic position and fields the ball out in front of his body. His exchange is quick and he gains ground well on his throws, keeping them accurate to his target. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an athletic stance and takes a soft stride. He gets into a simple load and hits against a strong front side. He works through a compact swing and produces consistent contact. Overall, John is a solid prospect who has the potential to further build upon his skills on the field.
10/24/2020 - Fall Pro Training Experience - So Cal (HS)
John continues to shine on the diamond. At the plate, he shows a squared, athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. At the event, he was 3 for 7. In the OF, he continues to shine as he displays smooth actions. He takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. He works to get behind balls and plays through with momentum to his target. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Throws are accurate, flashing carry but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.
09/04/2020 - MS All-Region Tournament
John is an athletic OF/2B prospect who showed well during the All-Region Tournament. In the field, John shows active footwork and is agile moving to the ball. He gets into an athletic position and fields with soft hands. He has a clean exchange and gains ground well on his throws, keeping them consistently on-line to his target. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an athletic stance and takes a square stride. He is fluid getting into his load and drives through well with his lower half. He takes a direct swing with fast bat speed, leading to solid line drives and gap to gap power. Overall, John is a talented prospect who has the potential to further build upon his skills on the field.
01/26/2020 - Interactive Video Program - San Diego, CA
John is an athletic OF/2B prospect who will graduate in 2024. In the OF, John shows fluid footwork and is agile moving to the ball. He gets into an athletic position and fields the ball out in front of his body. He makes a clean exchange and gains ground well on his throws, keeping them consistent with carry through his target. At 2B, John covers ground well and fields the ball out in front of his body in a square position. He makes a clean exchange and gains ground well on his throws, keeping them accurate and on-line to his target. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an athletic stance and takes his stride on time. He gets into his load and drives through well with his lower half. He takes a direct swing with decent bat speed, leading to solid line drives. Overall abilities can improve with work on the following.
Outfield
1. Long toss
Infield
1. Footwork
Hitting
1. Add strength