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2021 West Academic Showcase (Wed/Thur)
Jonathan Deng is a 2023 RHP/3B, OF with a 6-2 148 lb. frame from Boca Raton, FL who attends Atlantic. High waist and square build showing length and space in the frame. 7.28 60 yd. Primarily pitcher working from the stretch with slow and controlled lift. Uses normal lift working down the hill with front hip slightly opened and into the front leg. Arm worked out with depth through its high-3/4 release. Able to get fastball (up to 81 MPH) to both sides of the plate and able to locate in and out of the zone. Set up a deep overhand curveball to grab swings and misses. As a hitter, worked with a narrow stance and even hands. Utilizes a bigger load allowing the hands to work directly to the baseball. Swing works to the pullside with flashes of lift that way. In the infield showed the ability to have the ball come to him and use his high slot, loose arm to make throws. When he worked through the ball there were more athletic actions. High academic student.