Max Jossen: C/OF, (2024) Staples, CT. 6-foot-1, 190-pound athletic long build. Projectable and athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 92 mph. (70.6 mph bat speed average). (23.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Has developing bat speed, uphill swing plane and a front foot finish. Created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. While catching, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 79 mph; had a clean natural transfer, developing athletic footwork, and soft sure hands. recorded a pop time of 2.00-2.05. Clean setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a time of 7.0 in the 60-yard dash.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

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Max Jossen: C/OF, (2024) Staples, CT. 6-foot-1, 190-pound projectable athletic frame. Projectable and athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 89 mph. (66.4 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open balanced stance with a small load, then uses a closed short stride. Had developing bat speed, flat simple swing plane and level finish. He produced loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 75 mph; had a quick clean transfer, athletic developing footwork, and soft sure hands. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.97-2.00. Average flexibility and calm clean setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.03 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Max Jossen, Staples, 2024, CT

Position: C/OF

Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pound projectable athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable and athletic. Started in an open balanced stance with a small load, then used a closed short stride. Developing bat speed. Level finish, flat simple swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 78.6 mph. 66.4 mph bat speed average. 22.3 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 1.97-2.00 pop times. Soft sure hands, athletic developing footwork, quick clean exchange. Above average projectable. Average flexibility and calm clean setup. 

Arm: 75 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.03 (60-yard).

6-foot-1, 175-pound athletic physical build. Advanced during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 87 mph. (69.56 mph bat speed average). (23.09 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Had a simple level swing plane, electric bat speed and good extension on his high finish. Found lots of barrels with tons of loud contacts. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 73mph; has a twitchy transfer, soft hands, and quick fluid feet. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.94-2.10.Wide staggered setup with tons of flexibility. Using a short very quick arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from a high ¾slot. Recorded a time of 7.05 in the 60-yard dash.

Exit Velocity: 87 mph

Arm Velocity: 73 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.05

6-foot-170, pound, strong, solid athletic frame, already filling out put together well, strength throughout. A right-handed hitting catcher, at the plate, swung the bat very well at this event. The stance is wider, even feet, hands are loaded at shoulder height, more of a flat setup. The lower half is under control, small pickup and put down with stride foot, behind the baseball on foot strike. The hands work with easy effort through the hitting zone, more of a level path, finishes at shoulder height with one hand. Shows length through the baseball, approach is from gap to gap, has enough juice to get the baseball deep into the gaps, had an exit velocity of 92 mph. Defensively, shows quick feet behind the plate, had a pop time of 2.06-2.10, arm was clocked at 73 mph works from a higher slot. All throws were on or close with downhill flight. Showed quickness on the block, anticipates well. Continued work on softening the hands on the catch. Good looking young catcher, super athletic. 

Exit Velocity: 92 mph

Arm Velocity: 73 mph

Home to 1st: 4.11