Justin
Jackson

3.31.16 - 5-foot-8, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher with strong, compact frame. Impressed behind the plate. Threw out three would be base stealers in game. Popped 2.15-2.25 between innings. Showed flexibility in the lower half receiving and good blocking ability. At the plate hits from a wide base, minimal load, hands do most of the work. 4.44 runner down the line on a groundout.

8.7.15 - Compact, strong 5-foot-8, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Offensively, some quick twitch, fast bat speed and fluid rhythm in the swing. Balanced setup, slight pre-pitch load, short stride, and above average balance through contact. Short, uphill bat path and a gap-to-gap approach. Registered an exit velocity of 85 mph. Defensively, short-arm action, over-the-top slot and a quick exchange. Pop times ranged from 2.04-2.18. Clocked at 75 mph from the crouch. Ran a 7.56 60 yard dash. Also, blocked well during game play.

8/17/14 - 5-foot-7, 170-pound solidly built, right-handed hitting catcher hits from an open crouch setup, hands load smoothly, short stride, producing short, level bat path, barrel whips through the zone with some natural lift to swing and 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.  Defensively, threw 73 mph from the crouch with pop times ranging between 2.19-2.26 seconds.  Feet don’t square up towards second base when throwing, left foot stays open towards third base, which could add more power to throws and keep him from opening up early/using all arm.  Ran a 7.58 60 and 4.69 seconds from home to first.

2/17/14 - 5-foot-7, 175-pound catcher, strong lower half. Defensively displayed quick hands behind the dish, transfer is quick and hands are soft. Arm action is short, over the top slot, 70 mph arm strength from the crouch. Posted 2.14-2.22 pop times. Transfer is highly efficient and pop times will easily improve as arm strength develops.  Receives the ball well, soft hands, quiet setup. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, short stride, solid balance through contact. Bat path is short with extension, above average bat speed, loose hands, 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Line drive gap to gap approach, occasionally jumps at the baseball, athletic hitter.