MOKAN Junior Future Games Trials: Catcher Analysis
September 1, 2020
Catchers from the MOKAN Junior Future Games Trials, in alphabetical order:
Gavin Bradley, Eureka, 2024, MO
Position: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-6, 120-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a crouched wide stance with a quick load, then used a toe tap to start his swing. Some bat speed. Level finish, level swing.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity. base hit approach.
Defense: Catcher, Sure hands, average footwork, lengthy exchange. Average. Some flexibility and calm setup.
Arm: 57 Catcher Velocity. 2.49-2.55 pop times. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
60-Time: 7.44
Jack Cornell, Olathe East, 2025, KS
Position: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound slim frame
Hit: Starts in a crouched stance with a small load, then uses a leg kick just before his swing. Average bat speed. Level finish, rotational swing.
Power: 68 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Catcher, Firm hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average. Narrow setup with some flexibility.
Arm: 67 Catcher Velocity. 2.09-2.15 pop times. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
60-Time: 7.20
Pitching: Average. Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands soft, a clean finish.
FB: T73. 71-73 mph. Straight movement, in the zone accuracy.
CB: 57-58 mph. Fading action, 12/6 movement.
CH: 63-64 mph. Some action.
Ty Davis, Liberty North, 2025, MO
Position: C/3B
Body: 4-foot-10, 125-pound sturdy frame
Hit: Began in a tall stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap before his swing. Average bat speed. Level finish, simple swing.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Catcher, Sure hands, quick footwork, developing exchange. Average. Average flexibility and staggered setup.
Arm: 56 Catcher Velocity. 2.41-2.50 pop times. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 9.05
Jackson Helberg, Kearney, 2024, MO
Position: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 158-pound athletic frame
Hit: Begins in an athletic stance with a small load, then uses a controlled stride to initiate his swing. Above average bat speed. Back foot finish, flat swing.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Catcher, Soft hands, quick footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Some flexibility and calm setup.
Arm: 63 Catcher Velocity. 2.25-2.30 pop times. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.31
Drew Jakubielski, Blue Valley Southwest, 2024, KS
Position: 3B/C
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound slim frame
Hit: Starts in a balanced stance with a arm bar load, then uses a small leg kick before his swing. Above average bat speed. Level finish, flat swing.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Catcher, Firm hands, developing footwork, natural exchange. Average. Wide setup with some flexibility.
Arm: 65 Infield velocity. 63 Catcher Velocity. 2.33-2.45 pop times. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.50
Bo Jonas, Liberty North, 2024, MO
Position: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pound athletic frame
Hit: Begins in an athletic stance with a big load, then uses a big leg kick just before his swing. Explosive bat speed. Level finish, upward swing.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Catcher, Next level hands, smooth footwork, quick exchange. Smooth. Some flexibility and clean setup.
Arm: 75 Catcher Velocity. 1.90-2.00 pop times. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.60
Alec Kanakares, St. Thomas Aquinas, 2024, KS
Position: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pound athletic frame
Hit: Starts in a tall stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride just before his swing. Explosive bat speed. High finish, upward swing.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Catcher, Soft hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average. Some flexibility and wide setup.
Arm: 69 Catcher Velocity. 2.20-2.30 pop times. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 6.84
Pitching: Above average. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T79. 76-79 mph. Running action, consistent accuracy.
CB: 63-65 mph. Tight action, arm side control.
CH: 68-69 mph.
Jaxon Miller, Park Hill, 2025, MO
Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-6, 165-pound sturdy frame
Hit: Begins in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a leg kick to start his swing. Average bat speed. Level finish, level swing.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Catcher, Sure hands, developing footwork, lengthy exchange. Average. Some flexibility and wide setup.
Arm: 64 Catcher Velocity. 2.33-2.44 pop times. Stiff arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.90
Drew Snyder, Mill Valley, 2024, KS
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 142-pound slim frame
Hit: Began in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride to start his swing. Above average bat speed. High finish, short swing.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity. line drive approach.
Defense: Catcher, Sure hands, quick footwork, clean exchange. Projectable. Average flexibility and calm setup.
Arm: 66 Catcher Velocity. 2.15-2.28 pop times. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.39
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