Jonathan
Cruz

6.28.17 - Verbally committed to Northern Illinois University.

2.19.17 - 6-foot, 160-pound shortstop, wiry loose frame. Defensively showed well above average actions on the infield, field athletically and shows body control. Arm action is loose, high ¾ slot, accurate across at 84 mph. 7.40 runner in the 60. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, lower half works. Simple quiet approach, singles hitter to the middle of the diamond, repeats line drive contact. 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.

7.30.16 - 5-foot-11, 160-pound, wiry, athletic shortstop. Offensively, right-handed hitter, gap-to-gap approach and looseness in swing. Lined a double to right-center field in his second at-bat; 4.73 on the turn. Defensively, active, fluid feet and charges the baseball on the infield. Soft hands, clean exchange and some effort on throws; throws flash carry, plenty of arm strength to play shortstop. High follow 2018 middle infielder.

1.17.16 - 6-foot, 150-pound middle infielder, lanky frame. Right-handed hitter, open stance, short stride, solid balance through contact. Path is level, line drive type approach, flashed well above average bat speed, easy bat on flat plane. 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively showed an athletic arm action, high ¾ slot, accurate arm, 77 mph across the diamond. Occasional effort defensively, hands played well and showed proper actions on the infield. 7.44 runner.

10.26.14 - 5-foot-10, 135-pound right-handed hitting shortstop/right-handed pitcher hits from a balanced setup, hands load back smoothly, short stride, short bat path gets extension, fluid rhythm, 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively, threw 73 mph across the diamond from long, high ¾ arm slot with average carry. Average hands fielding the baseball with quality infield actions. Ran a 7.53 60. On the mound, fastball sat 71-73 mph from long, loose, high ¾ arm slot, toe up at balance point, straight up and down leg lift, works slightly across his body with stride direction, lands square. 64-65 mph shows gradual break, 11/5 shape, 67-69 mph changeup flashed sinking action.