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2015 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Jon Rozeboom is a 2016 1B/RHP, 3B with a 6-3 210 lb. frame from Waukee, IA who attends Waukee. Large frame with present strength throughout. At the plate shows a taller, closed stance with a deeper hand load and a leg lift trigger. Swings the bat with intent and a lofted swing plane. Has strength to drive the gaps and hits the ball in the air often. Power projects. Extends through the contact well and creates tighet backspin off the barrel. More left in the lower half to develop more power. Shows a gap to gap approach with the barrel control to hit the outer half pitch to opposite field. Projects to be a solid next level hitter. Smooth funneling actions and balanced, controlled movements at 1B. Handles throws around the bag well and has good footwork while setting up to receive. Plus arm from 1B, topped at 83 mph across. Also pitched. Quiet, repeatable delivery with tall and fall mechanics. Shows a compact high 3/4 arm slot on fastball ranging from 81-82 mph, topped at 83 mph. Creates good downhill plane. More left to use in the lower half. Curveball shows 10/5 shape with some depth, topped at 72 mph. Also flashed a changeup as a third pitch at 76 mph. Very good student as well.