Top-10 Player Profiles: No. 6 Jason Hodges
December 21, 2018
Marist’s Jason Hodges exploded onto the national stage late in the summer with his mighty right-handed bat, which certainly helped him become No. 6 in our list of most-viewed profiles of 2018. The Arkansas commit is one of the most physically imposing figures in this class, thanks to a herculean 6-foot-3 frame, which helps him produce some of the most pop of any senior in the country. Ranked No. 3 in Illinois, Hodges has been rising way up the national rankings after strong performances in Jupiter, Fla., where he recorded eye-popping exit velocity marks.
As a junior last spring, he earned conference player of the year accolades and has only begun to tap into his inherent strength. Hodges is forcing his way into draft conversations and should be one of 2019’s busiest profiles on our site leading up to June, too.
NO. 6: JASON HODGES
Jason Hodges
Class of 2019 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: MaristState: IL
- Summer Team: White Sox Ace
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Height: 6-4Weight: 210lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Videos
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TOP-10 MOST-VIEWED PROFILES
Scouting Report
9.16.18 - Arkansas commit, currently ranked No. 7 in the Illinois’ 2019 class and No. 146 overall. 6-foot-3, 210-pound, first baseman; muscular build, wide-shouldered, physical-specimen. Right-handed hitting, imposing figure in the box. Short, uphill bat path, strong hands, creates bat speed. Lined a single up the middle in the semi-final game. Ran a 4.46 on a groundout to third in another at-bat.
7.10.18 - University of Arkansas commit. 6-foot-3, 210-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder/first baseman, extra large frame, strong build throughout. Premium offensive prospect. Hits from a balanced stance, slightly crouched. Bat strength present with easy pop, quick hands get to hard contact to all fields. Exit velocity topped 99 mph from a tee. 6.82 runner in the 60, long strider, power runner. Defensively likely profiles at a corner outfield or first base, looked comfortable around the bag. Arm plays over the top, 85 mph from the outfield, 78 mph across the diamond.
5.17.18 - Arkansas commit. Currently ranked No. 5 in the Illinois’ 2019 class. 6-foot-3, 210-pound, right/right outfielder, broad shouldered, strong frame, athleticism translates to both sides of the ball. Played center and hit third for the Redhawks lacing two RBI singles hard to the opposite field. Saw numerous pitches to on the outer half and made adjustments in-game to go with the pitch. Open setup, leg lift stride, back/drop load, pre-pitch movement with rhythm involved. Gap to gap line-drive hitter, present bat speed, natural uphill path, attacks the baseball. Good jumps on the basepaths, stole second base with ease. Defensively plays through the ball with long strides, tracks the ball well. Quick arm, long and loose action, over the top slot, ball carries out of his hand. Recently named Co-Player Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year in the East Suburban Catholic Conference. 2019 Draft follow.
2.11.18 - Arkansas commit. 6-foot-3, 190-pound outfielder, large athletic frame. Right-handed hitter, open stance, smooth loading action, long strided, hits off front foot at times. Strong hands that work to create present bat speed, short path. 98 mph exit velocity from the tee. Contact is typically gap to gap, ability to backspin the baseball, plus power potential hitter, middle of the lineup type profile. Defensively arm action is long and over the top, carries at 84 mph. Feet work aggressively through the baseball, step behind through release, corner outfield type. 6.92 runner in the 60.