Jayden
Harris

Harris came into this one with strong season numbers and did nothing to cool that off, finishing with three hits, two RBI, and three stolen bases in a loud all around offensive showing. It's a simple, easy operation in the box and the swing clearly plays. He keeps the load clean, gets the hands moving quickly through the zone, and lets his lower half do a lot of the work. There is present strength in the build, especially in the lower half, and it gives him easy power without needing to overswing. Between the line drive contact, the RBI double, and the way he continued to find barrels, it was a strong reminder that he is one of the more intriguing 2028 bats to keep tabs on. The athleticism stood out too, especially considering the position. Three stolen bases from a catcher is going to catch attention right away, and it speaks to the kind of mover he is. In warmups, he showed a 2.12 pop time, which adds another interesting piece to the profile. Defensively, there is still some development needed behind the dish, as the receiving and overall movements were not always the cleanest and a few balls gave him trouble. Even so, the offensive tools are real, and for his age, the combination of strength, bat speed, and athleticism makes him a very notable follow as the season keeps moving.

When I see a freshman making the kind of impact Harris is having in his 2025 campaign, it’s hard not to take notice and verus La Jolla, he gave plenty of reasons to do just that. Going 2-for-3 at the plate, Harris was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise quiet San Diego offense, and his presence in the box really stood out. He has a sturdy lower half, and with a controlled leg kick, he’s already generating noticeable power in his swing, suggesting the potential to be a legitimate power threat as he continues to grow. What impressed me most was his ability to track spin, particularly against La Jolla starter Charlie Smith, who had most hitters guessing with his breaking stuff. Harris was the only hitter who seemed to pick up the curveball well, making a clean late adjustment to get to a tough backfoot slider, showing a clear sign of advanced pitch recognition for his grade. Defensively, there’s still room for refinement, especially in his blocking and pop time, but those are common areas for growth in young catchers. Overall, it was a very promising showing for the freshman, and I’m excited to see how his game develops both at the plate and behind it over the next few seasons.