Jonathan
Thornton

Jonathon Thornton, Santiago (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C Strong junior with repeatable actions on both sides of the ball. Someone to look out for this spring / summer.
Body: 5-10, 178-pounds. Well built and filled out frame. Plus mobility and fluid mover.
Hit: RHH. Square stance with slight knee bend, hands are right above shoulder with bat vertical with knob to point of homeplate. Small toe tap, with good weight hold through move. Hands stay still through load, with stretch at footplant. Tight turn to effective move to catch balls outfront. Slightly uphill bat path. 69.9 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 365' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Short takeback with 3/4 slot. Present strength displays carry to all bases / throws.
Defense: 2.02-2.08 pop times. Stays low through move and uses small stride with effective seperation to create clean repeatable actions.
ATH: 7.16 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 58.1 Edge Score

It was a strong all-around showing for Thornton, highlighted by impact at the plate and solid defensive actions behind the dish. Offensively, he posted a 98.3 mph max exit velocity with a 365-foot max batted distance, consistently working with a line-drive oriented swing and showing a relaxed, controlled presence in the box. His approach produced firm contact to multiple parts of the field, pointing to a bat that can translate in game situations. Behind the plate, Thornton impressed during the workout with 2.02-2.08 pop times, pairing quick transfers with 78 mph carry to the second-base bag. His defensive actions looked clean and athletic, and he moved well for the position, further highlighted by a 7.16 60-yard dash. With a 5-10, 177-pound frame that already shows present strength and room to continue developing, Thornton profiles as a well-rounded catcher with both offensive upside and defensive reliability.