Junior Future Games Spotlight: Cruz Dawson
August 19, 2026
Dawson impressed at the plate in his JFG opportunity. He collected multiple hits including a double he roped down the line at 91 mph. He showcases a very compact load with a toe tap timer and very fluid actions. His hands get deep as he strides forward, and he gets on plane early and extends long through the zone. He displays a good feel for working up the middle and to the pull side with low liners that should turn into gap to gap power over the next couple years as he fills out his 6’0”, 132 lb frame. The athleticism is great, and the mechanics are solid. Dawson will be a name to watch as he matures physically in high school.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| Georgia Senior Games | GA | 9/5 | LakePoint Sports |
Scouting Report
Dawson looked the part throughout as he took really good swings across the tournament. Wiry 6-foot-0, 131-pounds with strength to project and some feel to hit. Shows a fluid LH stroke with body control and transfers weight well through the zone. Stays coiled well and maintains balance in a positive move forward while creating good separation at the plate. Great hands in-zone with barrel length and ability to find contact across multiple parts of the zone. Bat-to-ball skills stand out while working from line-to-line with ease. Athletic actions with a chance to stick up-the-middle as he is armed with quality instincts and range alike. The Houston County pipeline continues to churn out high-level talent year after year and Dawson looks poised to be the next in line to step into a huge role right away.
Dawson looked the part throughout as he took really good swings across the tournament. Wiry 6-foot-0, 131-pounds with strength to project and some feel to hit. Shows a fluid LH stroke with body control and transfers weight well through the zone. Stays coiled well and maintains balance in a positive move forward while creating good separation at the plate. Great hands in-zone with barrel length and ability to find contact across multiple parts of the zone. Bat-to-ball skills stand out while working from line-to-line with ease. Athletic actions with a chance to stick up-the-middle as he is armed with quality instincts and range alike. The Houston County pipeline continues to churn out high-level talent year after year and Dawson looks poised to be the next in line to step into a huge role right away.