Midwest Future Games Profile: CJ Schaeffer from Timberland HS

CJ Schaeffer, C, Timberland HS:
Behind the plate, the 6-foot, 185-pound Schaeffer impressed with his ability to handle pitchers as well as his strong arm. Schaeffer has a solid base and showed quick footwork and a quick release to second, recording pop times in the 1.84-1.88 range (76-79 mph). He also shows strong receiving skills, with a firm wrist and ability to handle pitches in all part of the zone. Schaeffer gives his pitchers a good target to throw, and sets up late on pitches throw to different locations. 

In the outfield, Schaeffer has quick footwork to the ball with a quick, clean exchange with playing through the ball. His throws were all accurate and on a line, with a top throw of 84-mph. 

At the plate, Schaeffer has looseness in his swing, creating some barrel whip through the zone. His give a max effort on every swing showing some pull side power potential, as evidenced by his 90-mph exit velocity.