Friday Five - 2021 Catchers Trending Up
April 10, 2020
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Jacob Jarrell C / SS / Wilson, SC / 2021Rankings StateRank: 62 / POS: 7
Sneaky athletic catcher with a strong frame. Simple RH swing with a toe tap timing mechanism and slight uphill path. Flashed some pop at the PeeDee Regional I.D. Good bend in the hips and low set up. Sure hands and quick exchanges.
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Dylan Johnson C / C / White Knoll, SC / 2021Rankings StateRank: 90 / POS: 12
Tall lanky build has started to fill out nicely. Was off to a strong start to the HS season. Quick hands, short direct bat path. Wants to use the whole field. Has seen an increase in juice as he has added some weight. Athletic set up receives the ball well at the edges. Accurate arm with carry.
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Cameron Howard C / 3B / Fort Dorchester, SC / 2021Rankings StateRank: 69 / POS: 9
Physical catchers build. Thick lower half. Wants to elevate the ball at the plate. Powerful lower half and uphill path. Showed ability to get on plane and get extension through contact at the Top Prospect Game. Solid avg defensive skills. Quick, sure hands and consistent transfers. Put throws to the arm side of the bag.
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Caleb Oakley C / OF / Pee Dee Academy, SC / 2021Rankings StateRank: 42 / POS: 5
Uber athletic catcher with the ability to easily play the OF. 6.74 sixty time at the PeeDee Regional ID. Balanced stance and line drive approach with a flatter bat path. Good bend in the hips. Soft hands and accurate throws.
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Gavin Phillips C / 3B / Andrew Jackson, SC / 2021Rankings StateRank: 66 / POS: 8
Broad shoulders and medium catchers build. Works hard for his staff in game. Works up hill to contact with gap to gap power present. Quick transfers and a short OTT arm slot. Quick footwork and solid avg. block and recover.
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