5-foot-11, 185-pound right-handed hitting catcher and first baseman. He ran a 7.12 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is above average, throwing 78 mph with a pop time of 1.87. The foot work and transfer has been taught well. The bat has an exit velocity of 100 mph. The setup at the plate was even in base and he uses a pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The hands work freely and he shows buggy whip with the barrel.
3/05/23
Jimmy Dobbs: C/1B, (2026) Fairfield Warde, CT. 5-foot-11, 185-pound. Starts in a balanced active stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Has efficient bat speed, level swing plane and high finish. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 72 mph; had sure hands, consistent footwork, and a natural transfer. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.97-2.16. Some flexibility and clean setup. Used a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.67 at the event.
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Jimmy Dobbs: C/1B, (2026) Fairfield Warde, CT. 5-foot-11, 185-pound. Starts in a balanced active stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Has efficient bat speed, level swing plane and high finish. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 72 mph; had sure hands, consistent footwork, and a natural transfer. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.97-2.16. Some flexibility and clean setup. Used a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.67 at the event.