2014 MLB Draft Prospect Rankings: Nos. 50-46

49. Jakson Reetz, Norris HS (NE), Catcher, 6’1″, 195 lbs.

No need to wonder if Reetz will stay at catcher. If a team felt a move would be best, he can certainly make a position switch as he does possess some athleticism. He’s also a member of the school’s basketball team. But I think catcher is where Reetz should stay.

One reason I think catcher may be better suited for Reetz is because the defense is improving. His POP time averages slightly above 2.0 (2.03), which is right on the edge, but he has recorded a 1.73. This facet of his game should continue to develop and improve.

The bat works well. Reetz is more of a line drive/gap hitter. Here’s a couple of videos. You will notice a slight difference between the first video to the second.

Notice the longer stride in the second? It’s not that much longer, but I detected such. Seems the lower body is working a little more with that longer stride, too. Might be a means to generate slightly more power which would be an obvious benefit to Reetz.

And a benefit to the team that tabs him.

The Nebraska commit has generated some buzz in his home state. Highly touted high school players from Nebraska aren’t something we see everyday. Reetz is the exception and should go within the first couple of rounds.