Jackson
Bessette

6-foot-1, 205-pound, athletic frame with defined strength throughout. Frame and athleticism continue to tick up. Ran one of the top 60 times of the event; 6.76. Defensively, he looks the part of a true No.1 catcher at the next level that has the potential to stifle an opponent's running game. Bessette showed quick, efficient actions out of the crouch and a plus arm that topped at 84 mph from behind the plate. Beyond the sheer arm strength, the repeatability, carry and accuracy of his throws was what separated him from the rest. Bessette consistently put his throws on the second base bag while staying under control and without exerting much effort. His pop times ranged from 1.86-1.92. During the bullpen sessions, Bessette routinely caught velocity with ease. He stays quiet and square with receptive hands and the ability to stick pitches in and around the zone. He noticeably was able to get underneath pitches at the bottom of the zone, presenting the pitch for a strike. Offensively, his right-handed bat continues to improve as well. He stayed much more quiet and simple than we have seen in the past, working to control the barrel and driving balls back up the middle of the field on a regular basis. Bessette has present bat speed (averaged 69.6 mph) and stays on plane (83% on plane efficiency) throughout his swing. Came away from the ProCase with a big arrow up.

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-1, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced athletic crouched stance.  Short stride with good balance,  Loose level swing with good bat speed.  Uses the whole field 
Power: 96.41 max exit velocity, averaged 91.32 mph. 365’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 release, strong arm with accuracy, life and carry
Defense: 1.97-2.09 pop times. Quick hands and quick feet. 
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60. 

6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher, lean and athletic build. Hits from tall stance, hands bar back, short toe lift stride, maintains balance. Bat path works uphill with some length, lifts the baseball, fluidity in swing, exit velocity topped 84 mph from a tee. Defensively, quick out the chute, pop times ranged 2.01-2.10. Steady hands, solid receiver, quick transfers, cushions blocks. Arm is loose with some length, clean high ¾ slot, accurate throws to second, 77 mph from the crouch. 7.21 runner in the 60.

5-foot-10, 150-pound, right-handed hitting catcher, athletic frame. Tall, open setup, drop bar load, dives towards the plate with short leg lift trigger. Long, uphill bat path, thinks middle of the field, exit velocity topped 77 mph from a tee. 7.31 runner in the 60. Defensively, pop times ranged between 2.25-2.32. Agile blocker, fluid footwork, quick transfer and release, long but quick arm, high ¾ slot, rhythm involved. Throws topped 70 mph from the crouch.

5-foot-10, 150-pound, right-handed hitting catcher, athletic build. Offensively, open setup, low leg kick stride, slight bar load. Creates lift with natural uphill bat path, gap to gap approach, can get long, fluid rhythm involved. Present bat speed, exit velocity 82 mph from the tee. 7.40 runner in the 60. Behind the plate, solid block with ability to quickly recover, agile footwork, short arm, ¾ slot, 70 mph from the crouch with accuracy. Pop times ranged between 2.37-2.50. Long exchange in the infield, ¾ slot, 63 mph across.

5-foot-7, 130-pound, lanky catcher and shortstop. Defensively, throws with a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot, regularly hit target. Clocked at 68 mph across the infield and 65 mph from the crouch. Behind the plate, works on-line, recorded pop times between 2.44-2.51. Offensively, tall, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. An occasional opposite field hitter, uphill barrel path, registered a 72 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.65 laser-timed 60.