NYS Games Player Preview: 2018 RHP/1B Jonathan Fonseca (James Madison)
May 1, 2017
Dan Cevette
President, New York
Over 200 of the top players in the state will all travel to Binghamton, NY for the 2017 New York State Games on the evening of June 25th through June 27th. Over the next two months we will highlight some of the players attending this years event through our new feature.
NYS Games Player Preview
Scouting Report
NY Games (June 25-27, 2017)
Big Apple Preview (October 8, 2016)
Physical 6-foot-4 210 pound RHP/1B who ran a 7.45 60. Offensively- Sets up in a spread stance using an up and down stride with a short take back. Good balance at the plate; aggressive lower half with a flat swing plane though the zone. Elevated finish with some lean back; plus power to his pull side but doesn't get lift happy. Run producer approach; 95 MPH exit velocity. Defensively- Serviceable footwork and glove; uses a low 3/4 slinger's arm action on shorter throws. Flashed a 78 MPH throw when going across the diamond. With some polish could compete defensively and as a position player (either at 1B or a corner OF spot). Pitching- Controlled pace up to a compact balance point. Arm action length can vary but maintains a 3/4 slot. Stays tall with a firm front side; limited arm extension on FB, often recoiling into his finish. FB sat 86-88 MPH featuring some late cut action. Featured a 12-to-6 spike CB with late bite at 66-68 MPH. Extended arm action with an improved finish could get him over the 90 MPH mark; power pitcher's frame that could be a workhorse at the next level.