Andrew
Jones

2025 Junior Future Games: INF Andrew Jones (Marist, 2029) had an impressive week all around. During the showcase, Jones tossed 79 mph across the infield and had a standout BP round, with a max EV of 84 mph. Jones has previously impressed in front of our staff at the IL Rising Stars Games. In gameplay at LakePoint, Jones tallied two base hits (2-for-5), and in 11 plate appearances was hit by a pitch four times, and walked twice (.727 OBP) Also, swiped six bags in five games. Jones worked the whole field when at the plate, and plays smooth and quick on the infield. A name to follow as one of the top prospects in the IL 2029 class.

INF Andrew Jones (Marist, 2029) has been a name our staff has seen well on multiple occasions this summer, and his showing in this event was no different. He had a strong workout, running to a 7.04 to start his day which should only continue to get faster as he matures. At the plate, he has an athletic and balanced right-handed swing that worked primarily to his pull-side with line-drives in BP. He also worked on the barrel in gameplay with an aggressive approach that ambushed in the zone, finishing gameplay 1-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored. He’s a natural and fluid defender on the dirt and looks to profile there as he gets older, showing mature actions and feel for the position with timing through the baseball and confident hands.

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: -, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced upright setup, short stride, linear lower-half. Short path, direct hands, line drive approach, balanced.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (78.1 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short and quick release, arm plays with carry, and accuracy.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, athletic actions, some natural feel for the position, clean double play turn, reliable glove, soft hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.04 runner in the 60-yard dash.

A trio of Indiana prospects made the trip over the border and stood out, with INF Andrew Jones (Undecided, 2029), OF/RHP Paulie Hobbs (Hanover Central, 2029) and LHP Townes Cinninger (St. Joseph, 2029) all showing well on the day.

Jones is an athletic right-handed hitter that showed some bat-speed in his round.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-5, 125 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, long stride. Athletic with bat-speed.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (75.1 avg.); 276-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Loose arm action, accurate.
Defense: Easy, athletic actions, plays with bounce. Soft hands, natural feel.
Athletic Testing: 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Delivery: Simple uptempo delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, releases by ear.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Life out of the hand, has some carry. T2146, 2051 average rpm.
CB: 67-71 mph. Hard vertical action. T2114, 2041 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Maintains armspeed, mostly straight actions. T1854, 1719 average rpm.

Jones would have a quality showing Saturday for his Top Tier squad, showing a two-way profile that leaves him as a name to follow in the 2029 class. At the plate, the right-handed hitter would go 2-for-3 while presenting an upright, slightly open base, utilizing a toe tap to get into an athletic position to hit. Jones showed controlled intent at the plate that would translate well on the day. On the mound, the right-handed pitcher would throw 3 2/3 innings of quality baseball, striking out six while only allowing one run. The fastball would sit 72-76 mph, topping out at 78, paired with a 67-68 mph breaking ball. Jones gave a deceptive look in his outing, coming from a 3/4s arm slot with a short arm-path.