Deon
Stafford Jr.

6/14/12 Stafford Jr. was the most impressive prospect of the day. He showcased a solid 7.3 60 yard dash time for a catcher on a slow track. His 83 mph bat exit speed velocity was the 2nd best at the event. He topped out at 79 mph on throws during the catching evaluation and he displayed a solid set up behind the plate. Offensively Stafford Jr. squared balls up consistently, driving pitches to both gaps. His potential to be a power hitter at the next level was evident. Stafford Jr. reresented Team Pennsylvania at the 2012 Midwest Future Games.

8/22/12 Stafford, fresh off his performance for Team Pennsylvania at the Under Armour Midwest Future Games, stole the show. His day began by topping all runners with a 7.02 60-yard dash. He threw 78mph from the crouch and displayed a top pop time of 2.06 from his catcher's position. Stafford topped all hitters with a bat exit speed velo of 89mph that he put to good use as he put on a clinic in batting practice driving 4 balls out of the park and hitting several other balls off the wall.