Future Games Spotlight: OF Dylan Jones

July 15, 2015

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Dylan Jones

Graduating Class: 2017

Position: OF/RHP

School: Oswego East

Height: 6-2

Weight: 195

Rank:
State: 22

The Skinny:
One of the top two-way players in the state, Jones is an athletic and physical left-handed hitting outfielder and right-handed pitcher. While he projects chiefly as an outfield prospect, Jones' fastball has been up to 89 mph this summer.

Scouting Report:
Large frame, 6-foot-2, 195-pound left-handed hitting outfielder, athletic build, frame projects well. Strong arm from the outfield, carried well, threw out a runner at home on a sac fly. Showed the ability to back on baseballs, tracked well going back and away from his glove side. Offensively showed advanced bat speed, left handed hitter with pop, two-hard hit balls to his pull side, mostly pull side approach. On the mound worked athletically, good landing and front side. High ¾ arm slot, fast strong arm. Fastball touched 89, sat 86-88 mph, slight arm side run, occasional tendency to leave up. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 69-71 mph.

The Future Games:
This one-of-a-kind event will feature the best uncommitted Class of 2017 prospects from our 20-plus state coverage area. The Future Games will take place on July 30 - Aug 1 (Thursday-Saturday) at Grand Park, a state-of-the-art 22-field baseball complex located in Westfield, IN, just north of Indianapolis. The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for Class of 2017 prospects and select 2018 prospects. Last year, more than 110 colleges from all over the country were in attendance.

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