John JC
Calhoun Jr

John JC Calhoun Jr: OF/2B, (2022) Middletown, OH. 5-foot-10, 180-pound athletic frame. Athletic at the plate, Calhoun jr had an exit velocity of 92 mph. Began in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, uses a rotational swing plane and level finish. Was able to create loud contact and found multiple barrels. Pull side approach. Capable his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 80 mph; has a fluid exchange, rhythmic feet, and firm hands. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action.

6/16/20 Position Player
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Smooth mover with a balanced launch. Path plays for all field direction. Obvious athleticism in the box. Ball jumps.
Power:Easy gap pop with some loft power to pull side. Ball looks different off the bat. Easy bat speed with above average strength.
Max BP Exit:93 mph
Max BP Distance: 320 ft
Offensive Projection:Run producer.
Field:In the outfield he plays fast with feel for what he's doing. Ball skills continue to improve. Solid showing.
Throw:Clean arm with respectable strength.
Defensive Projection:LF/CF.

Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Smooth mover with a balanced launch. Path plays for all field direction. Obvious athleticism in the box. Ball jumps.
Power:Easy gap pop with some loft power to pull side. Ball looks different off the bat. Easy bat speed with above average strength.
Max BP Exit:93 mph
Max BP Distance: 320 ft
Offensive Projection:Run producer.
Field:In the outfield he plays fast with feel for what he's doing. Ball skills continue to improve. Solid showing.
Throw:Clean arm with respectable strength.
Defensive Projection:LF/CF.

2/23/20 Position Player
Hit: Starts in a narrow stance but his load puts him in a good launch position. Swings on an uphill path to the ball creating good ball flight through the back of the cage. 
Power: Present power
Top BP Exit Velocity:94 mph.
Top BP Distance: 372 ft.
Offensive Projection: Run Producer.
Field: From the outfield, he allows his feet to set him up to make throws and plays. Plays aggressive not waiting on the ball but attacking.     
Throw: 78 mph from the outfield.
Defensive Projection: Corner.

1/20/20 Position Player
Hit: Very athletic, physical presence in the box. Gets better and better each time we see him. Swing has loft, allowing for easy lift of the baseball. Strength and bat speed are well above average. Solid round.
Power: Easy gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Run producer ceiling.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 91.2
Top Rapsodo BP Distance: 318
Field: In the outfield he shows good rhythm and average footwork. Slow release on his throws.
Defensive Projection: Corner OF

Body Type: 5-foot-10, 160-pound athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics: Leg kick with a smooth load that gets everything in sync.
Hit:  Uphill bat path with a pull side approach. Uber physical kid with impressive natural tools. Swing looks cleaner and cleaner each time we see him.
Power:  Pop to the pull side.  Swings with intent and the ball jumps off his bat. 88.8 mph off the bat in BP.
Offensive Projection:  Middle of the lineup type guy.
Field: Good athlete out there. Moves well, too and through. Ball skills are ahead of the curve for class.
Throw: ¾ right-hander with developing strength and present accuracy.
Defensive Projection: CF/LF.

Body Type: 5-foot-10, 160-pound thin build.
Swing Mechanics: Quick, explosive swing. Creates some leverage and loft.
Hit: Mostly pull, makes hard contact, ball jumps off the bats.
Power: Surprising power/pop for size. 89 mph exit velocity
Offensive Projection: Multiple roles.
Run: 4.44 H to 1st.
Field: Aggressive, good body control. Looks to be a reliable defender.
Throw: 72 mph throws from the outfield.
Defensive Projection: Could fit into multiple positions in the outfield.
Additional Comments: Very intriguing prospect with surprising power potential for his size. Good defender, should be interesting to see how he develops.

1/26/19

Body Type: 5-foot-10, 160-pound athletic frame with room to add.
Swing Mechanics: Balanced stance from the right side. Uses a leg kick for timing as hands stay simple through load and into launch.
Hit: Compact, level stroke. Actions are athletic in the box and he stays inside the baseball well. Sprayed line drives to the middle of the field with natural backspin.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity. Physical kid with above average bat speed.
Offensive Projection: Run Producer.
Run: 4.29 H-1st.
Field: Outfielder with smooth actions. Nice, one-handed play through with efficient footwork.
Throw: Accurate with developing strength. Topped at 74 mph to home plate.
Defensive Projection: CF/LF

5/30/18

Very well built prospect that doesn’t look like he just graduated the 8th grade physically. Shows a slight back load with hands during leg kick timing trigger. Launches from a balanced position. Taking a slightly uphill path to contact. Strength is slightly ahead of bat speed but both tools are well above average for class. Physical kid with athleticism. Definite tools to work with. In the outfield he uses shorter footwork and plays under control in his approach. Plays through the baseball well on glove foot side. Athleticism shows out there and he plays with confidence.
Home to 1st: 4.51
Infield Velocity: 67
Outfield Velocity: 70
Exit Velocity: 78

3/4/18
In the infield he cuts distance off the bat using direct footwork. Hands are soft and ball skills are average to slightly above average. Can play from heels at times. Transfer is fluid prior to showing developing arm strength across the diamond. In the outfield he looks comfortable and athletic. Footwork is mechanically sound and fluid.  Transfer is very clean and arm is accurate to home plate. A talented, versatile defender. At the plate the righty starts in a balanced setup. Hands stay simple during his leg kick timing trigger and controlled stride. Path is downhill with noticeable strength and speed to hands. Ball jumps off the barrel with his natural loft allowing him to create lift without sacrificing natural tools. A bat to follow as he shows signs of a future run producer down the road.
60-yard dash: 7.66
Infield Velocity: 68
Outfield Velocity: 75
Exit Velocity: 78

2/18/18
5-foot-8, 155 pound outfielder with a smaller build showed a solid glove defensively fielded it cleanly. Displayed nice footwork as he gets to the side of the ball well getting in to a strong position to field it. Does a nice job taking momentum through the ball into his release. Throwing velocity was 74 mph. Put together a solid performance in BP. Actions are athletic and movements sync well prior to launch. Swing is compact with some natural loft in there. Although strength grades out higher than bat speed but both tools are well above average for class. A young, physical bat to follow.
60-yard dash: 7.73
Outfield Velocity: 74
Exit Velocity: 82

1/21/18
A switch hitter that starts in a tall setup from the right side.. Uses an easy back load during his leg kick timing mechanism. Barrel whip through the zone on a slightly uphill path. Bat speed is an above average tool and he displayed strength to his hands at contact. Has small mechanical things to clean up but the natural tools are there. From the left he look similar mechanically. Natural tools are quiet from left side, showing a more compact/controlled swing. In the outfield he plays fast while remaining under control in his approach. Fields the ball nicely on his glove foot side. Could eliminate an extra step after fielding and prior to release. A second baseman type in the infield. Feet are fast and he plays low to/through the baseball. Tends to field from heels at times and would be aided by creating angles to play through the ball more efficiently. Glove is on par for class.
60-Yard Dash: 7.38
Infield Velocity: 68
Outfield Velocity: 75
Exit Velocity: 82

1/27/18
5-foot-8, 155 pound outfielder had great forward momentum in his swing as he gets good use from him legs. Calhoun Jr. doesn’t create much separation, but he barreled up several balls in his round with good pop.  His exit velo was 81 which can be increased if he can create more tension in his load and relax his grip for the bat to flow more easily through the zone. As an outfielder, he fielded it well, but could improve on getting into a better position to attack the ball and generate more energy into his throws. His velocity from the outfield was 75 mph and there’s more in there as he stopped his momentum after throws. John has plenty of time to work and develop his talents as a 2022 grad.