01/28/2024 - National Showcase - San Marcos (San Diego), CA Joseph is a gifted 5ft 6/135 C/RHP in the 2028 class. Behind the plate, he has active feet and centers his body to the baseball. Sinks his hips well to show flexible actions. Glove has pocket feel and he redirects the ball with a clean path. Throws the top of the baseball to register at 2.40 pop at 74 velo. Feeds are consistently on the bag and demonstrates the ability to shut down the run game. On the mound, he operates with a 3-pitch mix from a high 3 qtr. slot. Scouts were impressed with how far along he was with his off-speed command. His FB sat 72-4 with tailing movement. His cut FB moves well to his glove side and creates deception with his arm speed. His SL shaped 11-5 and was in the zone at 64. At the plate, he starts in a tall stance and stays in his legs. Hands are fast at 65 exit velo and he creates a strong finish from a direct barrel path. Sees the ball well and can use all fields with line drive production. Overall, Joseph plays above grade level and scouts feel he can be a difference make at the high school level.