| Player: John Stowers | |||||||||||
| School: St. Paul’s Episcopal | Position(s): C | ||||||||||
| Height: 6′ | Weight: 205 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Stowers brings a well-rounded catcher profile built around advanced defensive polish and left-handed impact at the plate. Behind the dish, he’s steady and athletic—showing soft, quiet hands, clean exchanges, and a near–plus arm capable of sub-2.0 pop times in game settings. His receiving continues to tighten, and he handles velocity and spin with ease, showing the makings of a long-term asset defensively at a premium position. At the plate, Stowers swings it from the left side with compact strength and natural lift. He’s already showing pull-side juice and recorded exit velocities north of 98 mph, with more power likely as he fills out. There’s some swing-and-miss risk when he sells out for loft, but his balance and barrel accuracy give him a chance to be an everyday offensive contributor. With his defense ahead of schedule and a bat that continues to trend up, Stowers profiles as one of the better all-around catching prospects in the class. | |||||||||||
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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