11/09/2014 - College PREP - Middletown (Hartford), CT John is a lean catcher that will graduate in 2016. At the plate is where he shows best through an athletic setup. Hands are quick, flashing bat speed as he attacks the ball through a level swing path. He has some strength in his swing with baseball jumping off the bat when centered, mainly to the pull side. Hitting grade will continue to improve as he works to keep hands inside the ball to utilize all fields. Power numbers will continue to increase as he improves barrel accuracy and loads more. Behind the plate, he works in line through a clean transfer / exchange. Pop times showed range of 2.26-2.41. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program and works to get rid of the baseball quicker. Receiving / blocking skills show as quality tools that will play well at the next level as he continues to develop and get more reps. With 2 years to further develop, John has abilities with time and room to improve.