| Player: Deuce Jenkins | |||||||||||
| School: Jackson Academy (MS) | Position(s): 1B | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’1″ | Weight: 215 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: The power is what the profile is built around and it shows up without Jenkins having to sell out for it. A compact left-handed swing that generates big impact to all fields — including opposite field power that speaks to the quality of contact rather than just pull-side thump — gives the raw power a game-usable shape that translates rather than just projecting. The swing is fluid and simple with low chase and whiff rates that give the hit tool enough of a foundation to let the power carry the evaluation. A stocky, mature build that moves better than the frame suggests gives him left field viability now, with first base the more natural long-term landing spot as the profile develops. The athleticism plays up for the body type and the bat drives the value regardless of where the defense ultimately settles. A left-handed masher with this kind of raw power, contact quality and approach is a profile that will generate significant attention as the competition level rises and the frame continues to develop. The ceiling runs as far as the power can carry it. | |||||||||||
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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