Prep Baseball Report

2018 Florida All-State Games Spotlight: 2020 C Sebastian Jimenez


Mike Maerz
Director of Florida Operations/Area Scout


On July 28th, 2018 at Alex Rodriguez Park at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, the top high school prospects ranging from the 2019-2022 classes will participate in the 2018 All-State Games. The 2018 All-State Games will feature draft talent, numerous Division 1 recruits, and some of the top uncommitted underclassman in the state.

Leading up to the event we will highlight each upcoming participant through their own individual spotlight which includes video, reports, and more. Today we take a look at 2020 C Sebastian Jimenez of Coral Reef HS, FL.


Sebastian (Bazz) Jimenez

Class of 2020 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: C
  • High School: Coral Reef
    State: FL
  • Summer Team: Canes FL 2020 Prime
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.26
60-yard
2.07 - 2.18
Pop Time
76
C Velo
91
Exit Velo
4.73
H-1st

Scouting Report

1/27/18- Florida International recruit. Currently stands 6-foot-3, 178 pounds with an athletic, projectable frame. Defensively, behind the plate he showed the ability to be light on his feet with a pop time between 2.18-2.27 seconds and his throws topping out at 76 mph. Offensively, he showed gap to gap power and the ability to drive the ball with authority. As Jimenez continues to add to his frame and mature, look for a jump in power at the plate. Registered an exit velocity of 91 mph. He recorded a 60-yard dash time of 7.26 seconds.

08/06/17- FIU recruit. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound catcher has a high-waist and extremely projectable frame. Defensively, he shows above average receiving skills and flexibility for his size. His pop time was 2.2, but the arm strength is there and was accurate. It will continue to improve as the transfer to release and footwork improves. Offensive, the right-handed hitter he has present strength with long levers. He shows the ability to stay short to the ball and use his length as leverage generating present pull power with more to come. This translated to the game with multiple hard hit balls including a double over the left fielder’s head. Overall, very projectable all around and should hit with future power.  

03/10/17 - The high waisted, projectable catcher stood out immediately. He has a flexible setup, especially for a big kid, where he sits low with a good target. He has plus hands for his class and really projects to be an above average receiver. He has an extremey clean, quick, easy transfer. The arm will need to get stronger but the transfer and footwork really works. Offensively, the right handed hitter has some length in the swing, but the path works and projects to have power. Very high follow.