James
Donnelly

5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting catcher and outfielder. The skill set behind the dish is good, he moves athletically, throwing 68 mph down to second base with a pop time of 1.97. The feet and the transfer are done efficiently. The approach in the outfield is online and appropriate, throwing 78 mph during the outfield portion of the workout. The bat has an exit velocity of 86 mph. The setup at the plate is even with the front foot open to start. The front foot closes down as the ball approaches and he uses a simple path to the baseball. The approach is middle opposite.

5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitting catcher and outfielder. He ran a 7.5 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is developing, throwing 66 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.14. The receiving and transfer is trending the right direction. The bat has an exit velocity of 83 mph. The setup is even in base with the front foot open to start. The front foot closes as the ball approaches the zone. The hands work freely in an uphill path. He turned in a very good workout.

Body: 5-10, 155 pounds athletic build. Hit: RHH wide open stance, holds his hands high. Level line drive swing. 64.4 mph bat speed Power: 85 max exit velocity. Arm: RH C-69 mph OF-72 mph over the top arm. Defense: Clean when fielding makes routine plays in OF blocks well. ATH: 7.50 60 yd dash

James Donnelly: C/OF, (2028) Berwick Academy, NH. 150-pound lean frame. Projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 81 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. Began in a narrow open stance with a high load, then used a closed small stride. Has quick developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and high finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 72 mph; shows developing feet, developing hands, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball to the side. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 69 mph during throw downs; has in control developing feet, developing hands, and a clean natural transfer. Clean setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and a consistent arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. 

James Donnelly: C/OF, (2028) Berwick Academy, NH. 5-foot-8, 130-pound athletic projectable frame. Above average projectable at the plate, Donnelly had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. (58.3 mph bat speed average). (17.4 mph hand speed average). Began in an open tall stance with a tight load, then used a short controlled stride. Had a short simple swing plane, explosive bat speed and good extension on his finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Recorded an outfield position velocity of 67 mph. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 63 mph; has athletic smooth feet, a twitchy transfer, and soft hands. consistently had pop times of 2.09-2.17. Some flexibility and athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.91. 

Exit Velocity: 81 mph

Arm Velocity: 67 mph

60-Yard Dash: 7.91