Jake
Johnson

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 169 in the state. Batted out of the cleanup spot and started behind the plate for the Rockets. Stands in at an imposing 6-foot-4, 203-pounds and moves well for his frame. From the right side of the box, he has a simple setup with a short toe-tap load onto his backside. His swing works direct to the ball with a level bat-path that creates extension through contact. He finished the day 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Defensively, he is flexible in the crouch and shows leadership qualities behind the dish. He also showed a quick glove-to-hand transfer paired with a strong and accurate arm around the bag.

C Jake Johnson (Burlington Central, 2025) was another physical catcher that stood out from the weekend. Listed at a long-levered 6-foot-4, 215-pounds, Johnson still has plenty of room to add on strength to his frame as he matures. The right-handed hitter creates extension in his hands at footstrike, working with strong hands into an uphill path with intent to lift, creating a max EV of 92 mph. Quick transfer behind the plate, arm works into a high ¾ slot and gains ground on throws to second, creating a pop-time as low as 1.94 with a top velocity of 77 mph. Quiet hands while receiving, looks to present pitches around the zone.

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. Strong-bodied, durable frame, long levers.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, athletic setup, small toe-tap stride. Creates extension with the hands at footstrike, intent to lift, strong hands, uphill path. 65.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Throws play on target, high 3/4 release, short to the ear.
Defense: 1.94-2.07 pop times. Works to present pitches around the zone for strikes, soft hands, quick/clean transfer, gains ground on throws, quick glove to hand.
Run: 4.24 30-yard dash.

C Jake Johnson (Burlington Central, 2025) stands in at a physical 6-foot-4, 205-pounds with power upside at the plate. Johnson controls his levers well, staying short/uphill to contact from the right side with barrel feel (78%) and more juice to come. Johnson’s arm strength behind the plate is noteworthy, as he peaked at 78 mph from the chute, while popping in the 1.95-to-2.07 range in his workout. 

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Advanced frame; broad-shouldered, well-proportioned strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, knee-knock trigger, gains ground. Quick and direct to the ball, slightly uphill path, on the barrel throughout, aggressive.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short, quick, accurate, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.95-2.07 pop times. Soft hands, quick/clean transfer, quick first step, works around the plate with ease, soft blocker.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Wiry, athletic build with plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hits: RHH. Balanced lower half, wide base, active hands pre-pitch, short stride. Flat path, stays on top of the baseball, feel for the barrel and uses the whole field.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 73.6 MPH. 279' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short clean arm stroke, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.15 pop times. Athletic feet, defends low to the ground, two-hand gather out front of body.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 81.19 Edge Score

Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Strong, physical frame.
Hits: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, knee-knocks into a long stride, fluid load. Dives, uses the ground to generate energy, loose, slightly uphill, feel for the barrel, easy bat speed.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 MPH. 295' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Over the top release, long arm action, quick exchange, some carry on throws, accurate around the bag.
Defense: 2.12-2.16 pop times. Quick/clean catch and throw, feet work in-line.
Run: 8.11 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 78.95 Edge Score

Uncommitted. Strong, well-proportioned frame with a developed lower-half and mature look. Started behind the plate and impressed with his defense and strong right-handed bat. The backstop showed to have receptive hands, working under the ball and pulling pitches back to the plate with subtle movements. He proved to be an active/athletic blocker throughout the course of the day, dropping quickly and moving well side-to-side, deadening the ball out front; also controlling the run-game with back-picks and a strong arm from the chute. The right-handed hitter has a confident presence in the box, displaying strong hands that work to lift the baseball with easy pop, intent to do damage while maintaining body-control; also showing to see the ball well out of the hand and working deep into counts.