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2016 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase
Joseph Von Holten is a 2017 C with a 6-0 180 lb. frame from Watervliet, NY who attends Shaker High School. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and present strength proportioned throughout frame. Ran a 7.23 60-yard dash. Primary catcher, does a nice job of coming out of the crouch and gaining ground, strides slightly open, quick transfer out of glove into short arm action, clean arm action and consistently gets on top of throws, 1.87 best pop time, accurate throws to second base with carry, will continue to develop arm strength. Righthanded hitter, begins with a wide base and a lower back elbow in the box. Has some moving parts to swing and occasionally gets to front side early, short and inside swing path with a line drive swing plane. Stays short and direct to the ball, shows quickness to the ball and has a feel for it, contact approach and works it well. Excellent student.