Jordan Wharton '16 Recruiting Profile
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July 2014
May 2015
August 2015Personal Statement
My goal is to help a college team win their conference while maintaining a 3.5 or above GPA at a school with a strong academic program. I am interested in studying Business Management and Finance. During college, I'll keep working hard and listen to instruction to continue developing so I can be drafted into the MLB. Here is some additional information about me:
- I am goal oriented. For example, I set a goal in the fifth grade to be a high school varsity starter as a Freshman. I accomplished this goal and led the team in RBIs.
- I work harder and out hustle other players during practice and in games. As an result, during my Sophomore year, I was the team leader in batting average, hitting .439; on-base percentage, .562; and fielding percentage, .980, earning an All-Suburban League Honor.
- I am competitive, always wanting to play baseball at the highest level. During the summer, I play for the nationally recognized Midwest Pelicans/ Northern Ohio Baseball 17u.
- I work hard in the classroom earning a 3.6 GPA, taking A.P. courses. This translates into making quick and good decisions on the field.
- I am passionate about baseball practicing with Frank Desico of USA Baseball or working out 6-7 times per week.
I look forward to being part of a team and making an immediate impact. Thank you for taking the time to visit my recruiting profile.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #2
Individual Awards
- Captain, 2nd Team All-Conference
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #16
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place
- 2013 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #6
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2016 Diamond Boys Baseball Club (College Prep)
- 2015 Northern Ohio Baseball (Kilner) (17u)
- Formerly Midwest Pelicans
- 2015 Team Georgia Baseball Academy (17u)
- Perfect Game WWBA 17U National Championship
- 2014 Midwest Pelicans (17u)
- 2013 Diamond Boys Baseball (16U)
- 2012 Diamond Boys Baseball (14u)
Coach References
- Private Coach
- Frank Desico
- High School Head Coach
- Mike Chuppa
- Club Coach
- John Kilner
- Club Coach
- Chad Wagler
Events
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report - Southern OH Unsigned Senior Games
- 8/02/15 to 8/02/15
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report- Southern Ohio Prospect Games
- 6/02/15 to 6/02/15
- 6-foot-2, 185-pound athletic build. In the infield he shows good range and a quick, clean exchange. Showed one of the best actions of the showcase. Right-handed hitter that starts open and gets to even. Has quick, loose hands and has tendency to dive in on his stride. Registered top exit velocity of 88 mph.
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report- Mahoning Valley Open ID
- 2/22/15 to 2/22/15
- 6-foot-2, 185-pound prospect with strong, athletic frame. At the plate, he starts in a balanced stance. Confident approach. Uses a small leg kick with good weight transfer. Hands load from the shoulder with slight loft to his swing. Pop in his bat. Top exit velocity of 88 mph. Ran a 4.62 home to first time. Uses long arm action from ¾ to high-¾ slot. Top velocity of 79 mph across the infield with accuracy. Shows good athleticism in his feet.
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report Class of 2016/2017 Games
- 6/16/14 to 6/16/14
- 6-foot-1, 170-pound thinner, athletic body with room left to add strength. Shortstop, showed well in showcase portion, using good footwork with good short arm action coming from ¾ slot. Has quick release, and some arm strength at 80 mph. From the right side he starts with a slightly open set up getting back to even, showed good smooth hands back trigger load to shoulder, line drive type level swing hitter, had 80 mph exit velocity. He ran a 4.51 to first base on his BP swing.
- Camp/Event
- Midwest Pelicans College Coaches Camp #2
- 1/25/14 to 1/25/14
- Camp/Event
- Midwest Pelicans College Coaches Camp #1
- 1/18/14 to 1/18/14
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report Class of 15/16 Showcase
- 10/27/13 to 10/27/13
- 6-foot, 155-pound prospect. Sound athletic player who ran solid 7.27 60 yard dash with 75 mph am strength from the infield. Has quick feet and body balance defensively. Needs to improve softening his hands. Upper body type hitter with level bat plane path into zone, Needs to enhance more lower body torque in swing with good two hand swing finish. Has some hand speed (79 mph exit velo).
- Camp/Event
- University of Kentucky Labor Day 5 Tool Camp
- 9/01/13 to 9/01/13
- Camp/Event
- Agona Baseball Camps: Northern Ohio Baseball Showcase Camp
- 7/31/13 to 7/31/13
- Camp/Event
- Prep Baseball Report N.E. Ohio Underclass Showcase
- 2/18/13 to 2/18/13
- 2/18/13 5-foot-11, 145-pound prospect with lanky frame. Ran a 7.65 60. Uses short arm action through high ¾ arm slot. Needs to continue improving footwork. Tends to get tall early instead of playing through the ball. Shows good potential with actions, quick transfer, and ability to throw from different angles. Starts with a tall, balance set up at the plate. Uses a short stride. Line drive type hitter with opposite field tendencies in his swing. Another interesting follow as he polishes up his skills and develops better physical strength.
Training
- Evolve Sports Performance
- 8 years
- Baseball specific one on one conditioning, strength training, and agility.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Freshman - Honors Literacy Freshman - Honors History Freshman - Honors Geometry Sophomore - Honors World History Sophomore - Honors English Junior- Honors LiteratureAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Junior - World HistoryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor Roll
- ActivitiesSpanish Club, Student Council, CHS Athletic Leadership Council, Key Club
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