2013 MLB Draft Profile: Jonathan Denney
by Matt Grabusky | Posted on Saturday, February 9th, 2013
Player: Jonathan Denney
Position: C
School: Yuokon (OK)
Date of Birth: 9/28/1994
Height/Weight: 6’2/205
Bats/Throws: R/R
2013 Class: HS Senior
Committed To: Arkansas
Scouting Report:
- Strong build
- Aggressive hitter
- Above average bat speed
- Plus power potential
- Lift in swing
- Shows good pitch recognition
- 7.19 top recorded 60 time
- Refined defensively at catcher
- 1.82 top recorded Pop time
- Good receiver
- Strong, accurate arm
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Awards/Achievements:
- 2013 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American 1st Team
- 2013 PG World Showcase Top Prospects List
- 2012 Under Armour All-American
- 2012 New Balance All-Area Code Team
- 2012 Area Code Games
- 2012 PG WWBA 17U All-Tournament Team
- 2012 Louisville Slugger All-American 1st Team
- 2012 USA Baseball Tournament of Stars
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Statistics:
| YR | LG | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | SO | SB | CS | BA | OBP | SLG |
| 2012 | HS | 12 | .327 |
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Some people try to act like Denney isn’t a good catcher.But for me he’s an excellent catcher with an even better bat.
Best in the class IMO.
I still think Reese McGuire is the best.But Denney is a close 2 at this point.Almost a 1A and 1B if you will.