JD
Dix

He’s a top-shelf left side infielder that stands at a physically mature  6-foot-2, 175 pounds, with long limbs and he still has more room to add strength. He started his workout off by running a 6.61 in the 60-yard dash, a number that’s greatly improved from the 7.17 we saw him run at this same event last year. He showed present polish from both sides of the plate in BP, working relaxed to delivery from inside the ball and showing a propensity for rewarding ball flights with authority. He repeatedly connected for hard gap-to-gap contact from the left and right side, averaging 91 mph off the barrel with a max exit velocity of 97.1, and a peak batted distance of 358 feet. Dix also looked the part of a high-end prospect on the infield. He traveled low to the ball with athletic feel and slowed the game down naturally with his glove actions. It was a highly impressive look at arguably the state’s top prospect, regardless of class, as Dix looks every bit the part of a high-end national sophomore.

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Athletic/projectable build.
Hit: SH. Tall, narrow setup. Well timed hand load from tight to the neck. Aggressive rotation with strength throughout. Direct to impact working high to low in line with the pitch. Pop to all fields. Quality feel for barrel path and contact points. Stays through  the zone from the right side a bit more. Slug from both sides of the plate. Prospect
Power: 97.1 max exit velocity, averaged 91 mph. 357’ max distance.
Arm: RH. Top shelf, 3/4 action.
Defense: Well timed footwork. Long strides when ranging. Smooth glovework with clean funneling.
Run: 6.61 runner in the 60. Long, fluid strides that cover ground easily. 

Dix recently showcased his switch-hitting skills and strong defensive actions up the middle at the Midwest Premier Underclass tournament at Creekside. Dix has a smooth swing from both sides of the plate with advanced bat speed and barrel control. Defensively, Dix makes tough plays look easy and showcases good lateral range with enough arm strength to remain on the left side of the infield in the future.

In his PBR debut, freshman Dix made a strong case for himself as the top prospect in the class. Dix is a high-ceiling, switch-hitting infielder at 6-foot-2, 175 pounds – and he looks every bit of the part from both sides of the plate, with a well-sequenced swing that works a middle-of-the-field approach. He’s brings similar upside on the infield where his hands work well, and he moves athletically to both sides, all while running a 7.17 in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/3B Presently ranked No. 108 nationally in the 2024 class.
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame that projects, strong upper half.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup in the box, smooth and simple load, strides to even with poise in the box through contact.  Present hand speed, short bat path, advanced feel to pepper the gaps with barreled up line drives. Fluid rhythm throughout, confident aura to him in the box.
Power: 91.04 max exit velocity, averaged 81.26 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C -  mph. INF - 86 mph. OF -  mph. Short, loose arm that finishes from a high 3/4 slot. Athletic arm, comfortable working from multiple angles on the move. Throws played true across the diamond.
Defense: Lower half works around the baseball in a smooth rhythm, positions himself well at gather. Soft hands, clean funnel, plays through the baseball at relief. Savvy, sure-handed defender.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.