JP
Acosta

at Cardinal Newman: Long Beach State commit; evolving at the plate, showing bat talent that could catch up to his significant glove and arm ability, hard contact twice in middle of field (line drives) and F9 later in game showing middle/oppo approach, plays easy on the move, plays with some edge and flair that comes naturally to him, one of top SS in the state in the class and chance to raise his national profile as 2023 draft approaches.

Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Long and lanky frame with plenty of space for more projection. Lots of athleticism in the frame
Hit: SH. RH: Loose and relaxed at the plate with higher front leg kick keeping connection with ground. Controlled approach to the baseball allowing the lower half to get swing started.
LH: Similar looseness, kick in load; a little bit more rock into the backside/frontside on LH. More rotational this side. Quick and fluid rotation allowing him to unwind through the zone and let quick hands do work out front. RH more natural right now with LH being a bit steeper, but the skills are present to be a strong switch-hitter at next level. 17.8 gs Max Rotational Acceleration, 22.6 Max Handspeed, 72.4 Max Batspeed, 55% On Plane Efficiency.
Power: 93.50 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 84.00 mph. Above average arm strength for level. Short and whippy arm action. Quick in getting to release. 3/5 accurate throws in defensive workout.
Defense: Showed light and quick feet. Sets up his feet in good positions to set up momentum towards 1st. Very strong rhythm and timing with his fielding. Soft hands and clean exchanges as well.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.