Justin
Castellanos

Justin Castellanos, El Segundo High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B Defensively sound backstop with strong catch-and-throw ability. Upside for power at the plate.
Body: 5-9, 222-pounds. Physical frame with sturdy lower half.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced stance with slight pre-load into the back leg. Utilizes a long stride to generate forward momentum and power. Hands stay locked and quiet at back shoulder. Short, direct swing with a level bat path through the zone. Compact swing and tight core translates to pull-side power and line drives. 60.7 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 252' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short, consistent and repeatable arm action that shows considerable accuracy to the bag
Defense: 2.20-2.42 pop times. Strong lower half that generates power throughout the throw. Drives out of the squat with quick and efficient glove-to-hand transfers.
ATH: 8.80 runner in the 60.

Physical: 5-8, 160 pounds, Medium build. Average athleticism. Room to add athleticism/physicality.  8.39 60-yd dash.

Offensively: Balanced stance. Rhymic load. Smaller leg kick trigger. Foot gets down on-time. Slight takeback of hands. Taller posture in load/swing. Compact stroke with barrel working direct. Steep-level path. More GBs than LDs/FBs during round. High 2-hand finish. Worked the LC gap throughout his 2 rounds. Avg. bat/hand speed. 

Defensively: INF - 68 MPH, C - 69/2.30-2.38. Present glove skills at 3B. Sure hands with quality glove-to-hand quickness. Average catch/throw ability and athleticism out the crouch. 2/4 accurate throwdowns. Flashed quality framing. Some body movement but soft glove gets to the spot early with minimal movement after receiving.