JP
Donahue

JP Donahue: 2B/SS, (2026) Mamaroneck, NY. 5-foot-9, 165-pound athletic lean frame. Above average and projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 92 mph. (68.4 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is quick above average, shows a loose simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic and projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 75 mph; showed a natural exchange, developing soft hands, and developing athletic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing athletically. Showed a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.38.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

JP Donahue: 2B/SS, (2026) Mamaroneck, NY. 5-foot-9, 155-pound slim athletic frame. Above average during batting practice, Donahue displayed an exit velocity of 88 mph, 2nd Best EV of the day. (67.3 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with an active load, then uses a small leg kick. Has a level swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. Barreled up some balls with loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. Above average while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 70 mph; shows smooth feet, a clean exchange, and next level soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a short arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.81. 

Exit Velocity: 88 mph

Arm Velocity: 70 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.81

Physical: R/R, 5-foot-9 pounds; Slender build. 7.93 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with an exaggerated leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a late one hand finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 79 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are soft while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 67 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 68 MPH, while sitting 65-68 MPH; heavy, straight action. CB: 61-64 MPH; 10-4 shape. CH: 64-65 MPH; low spin.