NYS Games Player Preview: 2018 C/3B Jethro Hurt (Norman Thomas)
April 30, 2017
President, New York
June 25 (evening) through June 26-27 over 200 of the top players in the state will all travel to Binghamton, NY for the 2017 New York State Games. Over the next two months we will highlight some of the players attending this years event through our new feature: NYS Games Player Preview
NYS Games Player Preview
Jethro Hurt
Class of 2018 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 45 / POS: 4
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Norman ThomasState: NY
- Summer Team: Bronx Bombers
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Height: 6-2Weight: 210lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.50
60-yard
2.02 - 2.06
Pop Time
79
INF Velo
76
C Velo
92
Exit Velo
4.38
H-1st
Videos
Preseason All-State (February 20, 2017)
NY Open ID (January 31, 2016)
Player News
- NYS Games Player Preview: 2018 C/3B Jethro Hurt (Norman Thomas) - Apr 30, 2017
- Inside the Numbers: Top Exit Velocities - Apr 18, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: 60 Times - Feb 27, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Infielders' Arm Strength - Feb 24, 2017
- The Hotlist: Junior Winter Standouts - Feb 22, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Catchers' Pop Times and Arm Strength - Feb 22, 2017
- Preseason All-State Measurables: Exit Velocity - Feb 21, 2017
- NY State Open ID: Infielder Measurable Statistics - Feb 9, 2016
- NY State Open ID: Catcher Measurable Statistics - Feb 2, 2016
Scouting Report
NY Games (June 25-27, 2017)
Preseason All-State (February 20, 2017)
One of the more impressive all-around players at our Preseason All-State this past Monday. 6-foot-2 210 pounds with middle infield type actions at 3B. Defensively- Above average glove side range; soft hands and suitable left side arm at 79 MPH. Behind the plate, a pitcher's dream with a low center of gravity setup with a feel around the edges of the plate. Consistently between 2.02-2.09 on pop times with a peak velocity behind the dish at 76 MPH. Offensively- Balanced approach at the plate, generating some pull side pop with a repeatable stroke. Improved exit velocity from 88 MPH to 92 MPH. NYC product with a quiet confidence and in game instincts. Expect a major jump in our 2018 NY state rankings.
NY State Open ID (January 31, 2016)
Jethro stands in at 6-foot-2 210 pounds with high end athleticism for his size. He ran a 7.50 60 and a 4.38 home-to-1B. Offensively- Jethro starts in a spread stance and quietly takes his weight and hands back for timing with a quick heel lift. Aggressive with lower half with a short swing path into the zone. Decent extension out in front with a late one hand finish. Used a wood bat in BP and produced some of the better driven balls of the event. Big time power potential as he develops. 88 MPH exit velocity. Defensively- Jethro worked out both at 3B and behind the plate flashing athletic actions at both. As a 3B he moves exceptionally well to his left and showed soft hands. Can take his time with his release and throw on the run with multiple arm angles. Flashed a quick arm with a peak INF velocity of 78 MPH. Behind the plate he presents a big target, sticking pitches out in front. Squares up balls in the dirt with a fairly quick recovery. Pop times ranged between 2.14-2.20. Exhibits proper footwork and gains ground on both glove side and throwing side. Quicker transfer and staying more towards the balls of his feet then flat footed should get him much closer to the 2.0 mark. Velocity as catcher was 70 MPH with a quick recoil finish.