Top 10 Player Profiles of 2018- #3 James Valdivia
December 30, 2018
Over the next 5 days we we will be counting down the 2018 calendar year with a look at the Top Ten Viewed Profiles of 2018. After combing through our analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2018.
James Valdivia
Class of 2019 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 6 / POS: 1
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Elkhorn SouthState: NE
- Summer Team: North East Baseball
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Height: 6-1Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
6.88
60-yard
1.88 - 2.01
Pop Time
84
INF Velo
78
C Velo
95
Exit Velo
Videos
(5/20/18)
Player News
- PBR Scout Day: NE Prospects- 2019 & 2020 Grads - Aug 16, 2018
- Nebraska Elite 50: Catcher Reports - May 30, 2018
- NE Elite 50: Instant Analysis - May 21, 2018
- Q&A with Arizona State Commit James Valdivia - Jan 12, 2018
- Year In Review: College Commitments - Jan 2, 2018
- 2017 Showcase Events: Top Catcher Pop Times - Dec 26, 2017
- Nebraska Top Prospect Showcase- Instant Analysis - May 22, 2017
- 2016 PBR IA Showcase Results- Top Catcher Arms & Pop Times - Jan 9, 2017
- Top Viewed Profiles of 2016: #10, James Valdivia of Elkhorn South High School - Dec 19, 2016
- NE Insider: 2019 Overall Rankings- Nebraska Analysis - Dec 8, 2016
- On the Hunt: Frontline 2020 Catchers and 2019 Infielders - Nov 18, 2016
- The Hotlist: 2019s On The Rise - Sep 21, 2016
- Nebraska Top Prospect Showcase: Top 2018 & 2019 Grads - Jun 22, 2016
- Nebraska Top Prospect Showcase Infield Analysis - Jun 7, 2016
Scouting Report
11/18- Committed to Richmond University
5/20/18- Nebraska Elite 50
6-foot-1, 200 pound catcher ran a 7.02 60 yard sprint. Arizona State commit. Physical frame and defined lower half. Ranked #4 in Nebraska 2019 class, During round of BP mostly worked away, line drive contact, clean barrel path, solid pop in bat. Posted an 95 mph exit velocity off a tee. Went 3-4 with a triple and walk during the game portion of the event. Behind the plate threw to 2nd in the 1.97-2.08 range. Athletic actions behind the plate. Easy, controlled tempo in the infield, threw accurately across topping out at 84 mph.
8/14/16- 6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting shortstop ran a 7.15 60 yard sprint. Athletic build. Posted an exit velocity of 90 mph off a tee. Slightly open stance at the plate. Stays tall with rhythm in swing. Barrel is long through the strike zone on an uphill swing path. Had a line drive up the middle during game action. Has the ability to elevate the ball to all fields. Behind the plate threw to 2nd in the 1.88-2.01 range. In the field, has active feet and playable hands. Works through the ball and threw accurately from a mid ¾ arm slot.
6-foot-1, 185-pound right-handed hitting infielder that ran a 7.16 60 yard sprint. Tall open stance at the plate. Mature approach and strong contact for age. Hands tilt to a compact elevated swing path and follow through. Above average footwork and hands in the field. Funnels through the body with accurate quick release to the bag. Potential to be one of the top 2019 prospects in the state of Nebraska.