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Jonathan Thornton

CLASS OF 2027

C

Jonathan
Thornton

Santiago (HS) • CA
5' 10" • 177.5LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: GBG 2027 Navy
2027 National

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Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
1/25/26
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
1/25/26
18.1
Rot. Acc (max)
1/25/26
50
Hard Hit %
1/25/26
Power
98.3
Exit Velocity (max)
1/25/26
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/25/26
365
Distance (max)
1/25/26
40
Sweet Spot %
1/25/26
Run
7.16
60-yd
1/25/26
4.02
30-yd
1/25/26
1.84
10-yd
1/25/26
19.5
Run speed (max)
1/25/26
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
1/25/26
2.02 - 2.08
Pop Time
1/25/26

Positional Tools

2026
Pop Time
2.02 - 2.08
Catcher Velocity
78.0
Inland Empire Preseason ID
Jan 25, 2026
Position
2.02 - 2.08
Pop Time
78
C Velo

Hitting

2026
Exit Velocity Max
98.3
Exit Velocity Avg
86.4
Distance Max
365
Distance Avg
171
Launch Angle Avg
11.2341
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Inland Empire Preseason ID
Jan 25, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
98.3
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
365
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
Hand Speed Max
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
20.9
Bat Speed Max
74.3
Bat Speed Avg
69.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Inland Empire Preseason ID
Jan 25, 2026
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2026
10 Yard Dash
1.84
30 Yard Dash
4.02
60 Yard Dash
7.16
Top Speed (MPH)
Inland Empire Preseason ID
Jan 25, 2026
Vald
1.84
10-yd
4.02
30-yd
7.16
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
Edge Score
58.1

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

1/25/26
Jonathon Thornton, Santiago (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C Strong junior with repeatable actions on both sides of the ball. Someone to look out for this spring / summer.
Body: 5-10, 178-pounds. Well built and filled out frame. Plus mobility and fluid mover.
Hit: RHH. Square stance with slight knee bend, hands are right above shoulder with bat vertical with knob to point of homeplate. Small toe tap, with good weight hold through move. Hands stay still through load, with stretch at footplant. Tight turn to effective move to catch balls outfront. Slightly uphill bat path. 69.9 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 365' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Short takeback with 3/4 slot. Present strength displays carry to all bases / throws.
Defense: 2.02-2.08 pop times. Stays low through move and uses small stride with effective seperation to create clean repeatable actions.
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 58.1 Edge Score
1/25/26
It was a strong all-around showing for Thornton, highlighted by impact at the plate and solid defensive actions behind the dish. Offensively, he posted a 98.3 mph max exit velocity with a 365-foot max batted distance, consistently working with a line-drive oriented swing and showing a relaxed, controlled presence in the box. His approach produced firm contact to multiple parts of the field, pointing to a bat that can translate in game situations. Behind the plate, Thornton impressed during the workout with 2.02-2.08 pop times, pairing quick transfers with 78 mph carry to the second-base bag. His defensive actions looked clean and athletic, and he moved well for the position, further highlighted by a 7.16 60-yard dash. With a 5-10, 177-pound frame that already shows present strength and room to continue developing, Thornton profiles as a well-rounded catcher with both offensive upside and defensive reliability.

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Physical

2026
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Inland Empire Preseason ID
Jan 25, 2026
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
177.5
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)