25.6
Hand Speed (max)
4/11/21
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2022 SS River Jackson (San Joaquin Delta commit) had a 4-for-5 day at the plate. Shows +speed with a 6.87 60-yard dash and is very versatile. Middle infielder that can catch and play all positions with a compact swing. Has carried a high average at all levels of high school and club baseball.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5’7” 155 Strong Build
Run: 4.5 Home to 1st
Hit: RHH Slight sway to load and is strong in legs. Very consistent lower half and created a balanced position at launch. Rear Side Accel-with rotation. Hands maintain angles and are direct to the ball. Very compact. Have seen River a number of times, this round not as consistent, but still demonstrated good tools for development. Exit Velo 89
Power: Singles/Double guy with brickhouse catcher body. Will develop as hitter of AVG and hit is pitch out
Arm: INF Velo: 72 Quick release and hands. Short arc to extended release.
Defense: Athlete who has abilities as INF/Catcher. Good Hand/Eye. Gather to release good on Slow Roller and Double Play. Good Tools to develop C: Velo 73 Pop 2.0 Consistent. Great quick movements with great effort. Desire to Catch! Aggressive mentality. Good Catcher Follow
River Jackson, University, 2022
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5’6” 135
Run: 7.28
Hit: RHH. Had a great showing in the cage. Simple and repeatable lower half. Balanced with rotational and liner movement through ball. Great Rear Side Acceleration Minimal upper half movement and load, barrel behind head. Short and compact swing with barrel to it and through, good finish, line drive for avg Exit Velo: 86
Power: Short Levers with added strength will have ability to hit Doubles and HR’s
Arm: Short back side to long easy finish. Arm INF Velo: 75. Quick twitch and accurate.
Catcher Arm Velo: 74
Defense: SS, Great athletic movements to ball. Plus 1st step and quickness to fielding position. Hands advance through ball then gather to quick feet, Shows good versatility as INF/C.
Catcher Pop Time: 2.0 Quick Feet and positive Actions. Lots of Potential