Two catchers, C Beck Jones (Harrison, 2023; AR) and C Tank Sims (West Plains, 2024), are both physical backstops that popped at this event. Jones, who’s still uncommitted, stands at a sturdy 5-foot-11, 205-pounds and ran a 7.12 in the 60-yard dash. His hardest hit ball left his bat at 96 mph in BP and he peaked at 78 mph from the couch as well. The left-handed hitting Sims boasts a 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame and also recorded a 96 mph peak exit velocity in BP. He threw the day’s hardest bullet from the crouch at 80 mph and also the quickest throw at 1.97 seconds to the bag.

Player Spotlight

Beck Jones: C/3B, (2023) Harrison, AR. 5-foot-11, 190-pound mature solid frame. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.24. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was above average, had a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the box, Jones recorded an exit velocity of 89 mph. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 76 mph; shows consistent average feet, sure consistent hands, and a quick fluid exchange. he produced a pop time of 2.08-2.19. Average flexibility and quiet setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action while showing quick arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Has even shoulder with an athletic balance point. Lands square with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 74-77 mph; showed slight action and consistent command with straight movement. Has consistent command and swing and miss action on his 11/5 curveball (66-70).

Scout Evaluation

Beck Jones, Harrison, 2023, AR

Position: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pound mature  solid frame.

Hit: (RHH) Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 74.21 mph. 66.65 mph bat speed average. 19.54 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.08-2.19 pop times. Sure consistent hands, consistent average footwork, quick fluid exchange. Confident. Average flexibility and quiet setup.

Arm: 76 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.24 (60-yard).

Pitching: Solid. Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.

FB: T77. 74-77 mph. (Max spin 1920;  Avg 1855). Consistent accuracy, slight action, straight movement.

CB: 66-70 mph. Consistent control, swing and miss action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2208; Avg 2030).