Jonathan Scott '20 Recruiting Profile

I played last summer with the 17u East Cobb Patriots managed by Jim Lovejoy and enjoyed the opportunity to pitch against good competition.  As a pitcher, I want to develop my 4 pitches to be able to throw in any count and to be able to start an at-bat with a breaking ball.  My curveball has nice depth against right-handed hitters and speeds up my fastball.  I use my changeup mainly to lefties because of the running action it has.  And, my slider works well low and in to lefties and in to righties.  I enjoyed a nice season pitching a low ERA and overall how to pitch, not merely throw.

              As a hitter, I like ambushing a first-pitch fastball whenever I can.  Pitchers tend to come back in later at-bats with uncomfortable off-speed pitches which will get me ahead in the count.  Also, far too often pitchers tip off their pitches which helps to ambush a pitch.

              Catching-wise, I had a lot of fun working with older pitchers and calling games to their strengths.  Having a plan and varying counts and situations helped me call a strong game.  Also, the relationship with the pitcher before the game and planning made the game go smoother.

              I am looking for a college that values academics as well as a baseball program.  I want to meet great people to make me a better person, and I want to make the people around me better.