Jonathan Cotta: SS/2B, (2022) Chelmsford, MA. 6-foot, 160-pound lean athletic build. Projectable during batting practice, Cotta had an exit velocity of 88 mph. (63.49 mph bat speed average). (22.43 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping load, then uses a short stride. Had a flat loose swing plane, quick developing bat speed and level finish. He created loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was registered at 72 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic developing feet. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.87.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Jonathan Cotta, Chelmsford, 2022, MA

Position: SS/2B

Body: 6-foot, 160-pound lean athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Begins in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping load, then uses a short stride. Quick developing bat speed. Level finish, flat loose swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 80.93 mph. 63.49 mph bat speed average. 22.43 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, athletic developing footwork, clean exchange. Athletic.  Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. 

Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 6.87 (60-yard).