JJ
Darst

JJ Darst: C/3B, (2025) Mason, OH. 5-foot-11, 190-pound. (72.4 mph bat speed average). (23.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a leg kick. Had an uphill swing plane, above average bat speed and good extension on his finish. Produced tons of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap line drive approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 77 mph. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 77 mph during throw downs; displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.81-1.87.   

JJ Darst: C/3B, (2025) Mason, OH. 5-foot-11, 195-pound. (76.4 mph bat speed average). (23.2 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has flashed present bat speed, level swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 78 mph; has a natural transfer, consistent feet, and sure hands. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.85-1.93. Some flexibility and calm setup. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.9 60-yard dash.   

JJ Darst: C, (2025) Mason, OH. 5-foot-11, 195-pound physical athletic build. (70.7 mph bat speed average). (22.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced open stance with a quick smooth load, then uses a controlled leg kick. Bat speed was explosive, showed a loose swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 75 mph; had next level hands, a clean quick transfer, and consistent smooth footwork. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.88-1.99. Tons of flexibility and athletic flexible setup. Used a short very quick arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.22.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

JJ Darst: C/3B, (2025) Mason, OH. 5-foot-11, 195-pound solid athletic build. (74.0 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Started in an open athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is above average, uses an upward swing plane and high finish. Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Pull side gap to gap approach. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 75 mph; shows a clean quick transfer, soft hands, and athletic in control feet. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.98-2.08 pop time. Athletic setup.

JJ Darst: C/3B, (2025) Mason, OH. 5-foot-10, 185-pound. During batting practice, Darst clocked an exit velocity of 92 mph. (71.2 mph bat speed average). (22.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Had an uphill swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 76 mph; had consistent footwork, soft hands, and a natural transfer. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.88-2.00. Some flexibility and clean setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.43.

JJ Darst: C/3B, (2025) Mason, OH. 5-foot-9, 180-pound. Solid in the box, Darst's best exit velocity was 87 mph. (65.60 mph bat speed average). (22.77 mph hand speed average). Started in an open athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick stride. Bat speed was above average, displayed an upward swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels through his rounds. Gap to gap approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 78 mph; had firm hands, average footwork, and a fluid natural exchange. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 71 mph; had athletic average footwork, soft hands, and a natural fluid exchange. he produced a pop time of 2.04-2.10. Staggered setup with some flexibility. Had a compact arm action and consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.67.  

JJ Darst: C/3B, (2025) Mason, OH. 5-foot-9, 180-pound physical build. In the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 88 mph. Started in an open athletic stance with a smooth quick load, then used a leg kick stride. Bat speed is quick, has an upward swing plane and high finish. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 76 mph; showed smooth developing feet, sure hands, and a clean exchange. consistently had pop times of 2.04-2.17. Some flexibility and clean setup. 

JJ Darst: C/3B, (2025) undecided, OH. 5-foot-8, 172-pound physical frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. Began in an athletic balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows an upward swing plane and high finish. Laterally, his movements were athletic. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 71 mph during throw downs; has consistent hands, a clean exchange, and rhythmic feet. Recorded a pop time of 2.04-2.08. Some flexibility and staggered setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action.