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Hit: 45/55Reetz has a consistent, balanced swing from the right side, with above-average bat speed and excellent bat-to-ball skills; strong hands and wrists allow him to fire the barrel through the hitting zone at the last moment; combination of feel for the strike zone and outstanding plate coverage results in hard contact to all fields. Power: 40/50Possesses some untapped power potential in 6’1", 206-pound frame; swing is geared towards hard, line-drive contact rather than power; power should be at least average at maturity.Speed: 55/50Excellent athlete with above-average speed; could enjoy a career at several other positions if catching doesn’t work out.Arm: 45/55Above-average arm strength can be limited by inconsistent release and footwork; has been clocked at 90-plus on the mound; more than enough to profile at the position long-term.Defense: 40/50Athleticism is obvious behind the plate, as he moves well in all directions and makes quick adjustments; pop times aren’t impressive due to catch-and-throw issues and inefficient footwork; receiving is currently his greatest weakness behind the plate but is expected to improve as he handles more high-quality pitchers.MLB Player Comparison: Jonathan LucroyIt’s hard to envision Reetz becoming a star-caliber defender like Lucroy, but he could have a similar offensive profile at maturity, with average home run power and knack for peppering line drives from line to line. Projection: Second-division catcherMajor Leagues ETA: 2018 (No, he won't be on the 2015 opening day roster)
Erick Feede was the Nationals’ first round pick in 2014 but his season was wiped out by Tommy John surgery. For me, Reetz was the Nationals’ best (healthy) player selected in the draft as a player who could shine on both offense and defense. The 18-year-old backstop played well in his debut despite his inexperience and showed a solid eye at the plate, and could add some pop as he matures as a hitter.
Jakson Reetz | C | Norris (Hickman, NE) | Commit: Nebraska Height/Weight: 6-foot-1/195 poundsB/T: R/R Draft Day Age: 18y 5m Projected Round: Round 2 to Round 3, as high as late Round 1One of the most exciting profiles in the class, Reetz can do a little bit of everything, showing an ability to slow the game down on both sides of the ball. Offensively, he comes with an impressive track record from last summer’s showcase circuit and a standout performance with USA Baseball’s gold medal 18U squad. Reetz has an ability to produce consistent loud contact and should grow into at least average power as he continues to mature physically and refine his approach. He also has the bat speed and tracking ability to project to at least an average hit tool with further development. Defensively Reetz should have no issue sticking behind the plate, as he shows soft hands, smooth actions, and a strong and accurate arm. He is a high-energy player who should take well to professional ball and emerge as a team leader. While Reetz did show well against top talent last summer, he faced highly overmatched competition this spring during his high school season, and there may be an adjustment period as he starts to take on advanced arms, on both sides, on a daily basis. He has the physical tools to come off the board on day one, but could get pushed down into early day two territory due to the depth of the draft class.
Derek Norris 2.0? Ha..183/.372/.267 in Hagerstown this season
Norris had power
Definitely. Just joshing about the terrible AVG/solid OBP
So far, it looks like his bat is coming around. Highest BA of his career, up near .275 and was up to .300 a couple of weeks ago. So far and had more walks than K's. No idea how he is behind the dish.Still only 21, so got a couple years at least, but starting to see some of the tools.
Jakson Reetz, C (Nationals): Reetz batted just .233 and showed very little pop during his first five seasons, posting an eight percent extra-base-hit rate on FB+LD contact while averaging one home run every 68.3 at-bats. The 23-year-old catcher’s struggles continued into the first half of the 2019, resulting in a .220 average and a 41.2 percent FB+LD rate that was below his 2014-18 average (42 percent). In the second half, however, Reetz was arguably the Carolina League’s most productive hitter, batting .282 with 12 home runs over his final 50 games. The 2014 third-rounder’s FB+LD rate jumped to 54.9 percent in that stretch, with 17.5 percent of said contact resulting in an extra-base hit, and he averaged a home run every 14.5 at-bats.
https://www.mlb.com/news/prospects-who-rebounded-in-2019
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was he on the 40 man? Is this DFA'ng him from AAA, making him a MiLF(a)?