| Player: Brayden Jaksa | |||||||||||
| School: Irvington (CA) | Position(s): C | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’6″ | Weight: 205 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The list of 6’6” catchers to find success in the big leagues is incredibly short, no pun intended, but Jaksa could add to it. Despite his big frame, he is a really good receiver and blocks the ball well. Everytime I see him behind the dish it shouldn’t make sense, but it just does. He has soft hands, good feet, gets low, and stays agile. At the plate he leverages his length while keeping his swing easy and controlled, not having to sacrifice bat control for power. He is patient and commands the batter’s box, but punishes the baseball when he gets a pitch he likes. There is some risk he loses the mobility and grows out of being a genuine catcher, but that would come with plenty of power added to the frame, making him a power hitting right fielder, which isn’t the worst thing in the world. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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