Joseph
McGuinness

6/2/14
6-foot-1, 205-pound prospect with solid, athletic frame. Short arm action from high 3/4 arm slot. Pop times typically sat 2.00 to 2.10 with a top velocity of 73 mph. At the plate, the LH starts in an athletic stance. Short stride and transfers weight well from his back side. Opposite field production. Some quickness in his hands. Top exit velocity of 80 mph. Ran a 7.16 60.

9/22/13
6-foot-1, 200 pounds with a big strong frame.  Strong left handed hitter.  Behind the plate, he throws from a high 3/4 slot with short arm action.  Features a quick transfer and solid footwork.  Registered pop times between 2.11 and 2.16.  Topped out at 74 mph behind the plate.   At the dish, the left handed hitter uses a straight on stance and short stride.  Shows power potential with smooth stroke and uphill swing path.  Good lower body torque.  Gap to gap type.  Registered an exit velocity of 80 mph off the tee.

7/29/13
6-foot-2, 201-pound catcher that looks the part with strong, mature build. Uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Reached top velocity of 73 mph with accurate throws on the bag. Pop times ranged between 2.11-2.24. Shows good receiving skills and reactions behind the plate. The left-handed hitting catcher starts with a balanced setup. Uses a short stride. Hands are in position at load. Takes short path to the ball. Quiet, fluid rhythm to his swing. Drove the ball gap to gap in batting practice with some pop in his bat. Ran a 4.53 out of the box.