Will
Cawthon

6-foot-3, 175-pound right-handed hitting catcher, long, lean frame, high waist, projectable, ran a 7.32 laser-timed 60. Offensively, tall, open setup, high hands drop and load back, shallow leg kick timing trigger, good balance. Swings the bat aggressively, gap-to-gap type hitter, generates hard contact, uphill barrel path, 86 exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, short arm action out of an over-the-top slot, throws are true and accurate to the bag, 74 out of the crouch. Flexible in his lower half, receives the ball well, clean transfers, can get long at-times, clean footwork, pop times ranged 2.02-2.19.

At 6-foot-3, 165-pounds with a highly-projectable frame, Cawthon was easy to pick out given his athleticism both at the plate and behind the dish. Still adding strength, the foundation at the plate stands out right now with an easy rhythm. Generating some power with a knee-knock stride that separates the hands down and back into a power position with a slight wrap, Cawthon is well-connected throughout the process which allows his quick hands to control the barrel through the zone. His flat path through the zone features some lag with a loose, one-handed finish, and he demonstrates and ability to change planes on the swing. Defensively, his loose hips and soft hands stand out right now along with quality feel for the position overall. His continued physical maturation appears likely, and combined with his current foundation, could give Cawthon a significant boost in the future.