Jonathan
Catapano

The senior Monroe CC commit showed why he’s headed to play college baseball in the fall. With an above average arm and smooth lefty stroke that will play well at the next level. At the plate he has a balanced compact approach. He drove a ball on a line over the right field wall with bases loaded in the 6th for a Grand Slam to take the lead and eventually win the game for McQuaid. Defensively he threw a guy out with a laser from right field to the plate early in the game to shut down a potential rally by the Red Devils.

Jonathan is an athletically built 5-foot-10, 160 pound switch hitting OF/RHP that ran a 7.24 60 and had an exit velocity of 82 MPH. Offensively- Jonathan showed a smooth and controlled stroke from both sides of the plate with line drive contact. From the right side he starts with his weight towards the back leg, using a short stride forward and a controlled take back with his hands, keeping the bat at 30 degree angle. Aggressive back foot hip rotation and stays short into the zone with and elongated finish out in front. From the left side almost identical to the right aside from a slightly flatter bat barrel during the timing phase that produces some leveling earlier in the zone. Repeats efforts from both sides of the plate. Projects as a table setter at the next level.  Defensively- Jonathan sets up well behind the ball and stores up his momentum properly into his receiving. Aggressive with his crowhop and his arm showed accuracy and carry, reaching 79 MPH on a cool/blustery day. Pitching- On the mound Jonathan uses a short drop step and pivot to reach his balance point. Slightly closes off with stride while collapsing on front knee (absorbing his energy as he lands). Slight recoil of his arm as he stands up into his finish. Arm action is long and loose and works through a high 3/4 slot. FB sat 73-75 MPH. CB showed good spin at 64-66 MPH with some slurve like action. Positive spread on his change at 66-67 MPH.