SO. INF/OF Jameson Johnson (Pecatonica, WI) is one of the top returners for the Golden Eagles this fall after hitting .323/.431/.621 across 53 games as a freshman with 25 extra base hits with 11 home runs. Physical 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame, started his day running a 7.09 60-yard dash with a 1.64 10-yard split. At the plate the right-handed hitter swung a smooth and powerful bat with feel to lift the ball to the pull side. Defensively a capable defender in the dirt at third or in either corner outfield spot. In the dirt the actions are clean with soft hands and arm strength up to 84 mph, in the outfield the arm plays up to 88 mph with steady actions. One of the top uncommitted bats in Region 4 with middle of the order upside at the next level.
9/24/24
Uncommitted. Strong 6-foot-1, 195-pound with more room for added strength and fill to his frame. Johnson lifted the ball consistently during his round of BP showing feel to drive the baseball in the air. At the plate, the right-hander starts wide, with a high leg kick that allows him to get into his legs before delivering a strong barrel to impact the baseball. Defensively Johnson plays with some bounce in the infield, with a pair of steady hands with some arm strength up to 84 mph across the diamond.
3/12/23
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. High waist, athletic with strength. Hits: RHH. Stock set up with forward lean. Minimal hand load, quick to the ball with bat-speed, uphill path with intent to lift, stays on the barrel, balanced through contact. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 MPH. 289' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.Short arm arc, 3/4 slot. Defense: Aggressive to ball, fields out front with two-hand gather. Run: 7.18 runner in the 60. Vizual Edge: 72.14 Edge Score
3/12/23
INF Jameson Johnson (Pecatonica, 2024) stood out to our scouting staff over the weekend with a quality showing overall. Listed at an athletic 6-foot, 180-pounds, Johnson still shows some room for added strength throughout his frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses a minimal hand load to start his operation, moving through the zone quickly with bat-speed and an uphill path. He stayed on the barrel throughout his round, reaching up to 90.5 mph with mostly line-drives.
10/15/22
Johnson is listed at 6-foot, 175 pounds with a proportional frame that has room for additional strength and muscle gain. During batting practice, Johnson displayed a line-drive approach with a handsy swing that helps him drive the baseball to all fields. Defensively, Johnson showcased athletic actions, fielding through the baseball, also displaying the ability to make throws from multiple arm slots.
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Uncommitted. Strong 6-foot-1, 195-pound with more room for added strength and fill to his frame. Johnson lifted the ball consistently during his round of BP showing feel to drive the baseball in the air. At the plate, the right-hander starts wide, with a high leg kick that allows him to get into his legs before delivering a strong barrel to impact the baseball. Defensively Johnson plays with some bounce in the infield, with a pair of steady hands with some arm strength up to 84 mph across the diamond.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. High waist, athletic with strength.
Hits: RHH. Stock set up with forward lean. Minimal hand load, quick to the ball with bat-speed, uphill path with intent to lift, stays on the barrel, balanced through contact.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 MPH. 289' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.Short arm arc, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Aggressive to ball, fields out front with two-hand gather.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 72.14 Edge Score
INF Jameson Johnson (Pecatonica, 2024) stood out to our scouting staff over the weekend with a quality showing overall. Listed at an athletic 6-foot, 180-pounds, Johnson still shows some room for added strength throughout his frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter uses a minimal hand load to start his operation, moving through the zone quickly with bat-speed and an uphill path. He stayed on the barrel throughout his round, reaching up to 90.5 mph with mostly line-drives.
Johnson is listed at 6-foot, 175 pounds with a proportional frame that has room for additional strength and muscle gain. During batting practice, Johnson displayed a line-drive approach with a handsy swing that helps him drive the baseball to all fields. Defensively, Johnson showcased athletic actions, fielding through the baseball, also displaying the ability to make throws from multiple arm slots.