Scouting Report - C - Jonathan French

 

Johnathan French 

C          Clemson

2021 Clemson stat line - 31-G,  101-AB,  .248,  5-HR

Mack - 

Joe Doyle projects French as one of his top 5 catchers in this draft.

I have him at six. 

 

10-8-21 - Prospects Live - Top Carolinas Prospects - 

C Jonathan French, Clemson 

French will be entering just his second year on campus in the 2022 season. It’s a strong, burly frame on the catcher that works well behind the plate with improving actions and a strong arm. At the plate, he’s shown above-average to plus raw power in batting practice, though that power has yet to translate to in-game consistently. There are some concerns on swing and miss, especially with breaking pitches, for French. He’ll be an interesting follow once the 2022 season gets underway.   

 

9-9-21 - Prospects Live - 2022 MLB DRAFT - TOP 150 PROSPECTS - 

130 Jonathan French 

C Clemson 

Lilburn, GA Big, strong, burly catcher with a great body to stick behind the plate. French has an all-fields approach and above average raw power that hasn't tapped into in-game. 

 

Mack -  I have Kevin Parada, Logan Tanner, and Hayden Dunhurst as my top three catchers here. Am missing anyone?

 

Daniel Susac is almost assuredly a better offensive prospect than Tanner or Dunhurst. Matt Wieters kind of player. Keep an eye on Johnathan French at Clemson and Jimmy Crooks at Oklahoma

  

7-27-21 - Prospect Love Top 100 2022 Prospects -

 90 Jonathan French C Clemson 

Big, strong, burly catcher with a great body to stick behind the plate. French has an all-fields approach and above average raw power that hasn't tapped into in-game. 

 

1-8-21 - Prospects Live  

46. Jonathan French - C 

Bio: 

Height: 6-1

Weight: 195 lbs

Hits/Throws: R-R

Hometown: Lilburn, Georgia

School: Clemson 

Big, strong, burly catcher with a great body to stick behind the plate. French has an all-fields approach and above average raw power that hasn't tapped into in-game.