Jason Schiavone

Hitting scouting report · 80Grade

Scouting summary

Given his age, position, and drastic shift from a low-average, walk-heavy first pro season to a high-impact power breakout, Schiavone projects as a bat-first catcher with volatile outcomes. The realistic path is toward an upper-minors role where his power and on-base ability can carry him into big-league consideration as a second or third catcher, provided the receiving and game-calling reach acceptable levels. If the swing-and-miss remains elevated against upper-tier pitching, the likely ceiling settles into quad-A territory—a player capable of offensive bursts but inconsistent enough to struggle to hold a permanent roster spot. Continued work on shortening the swing in certain counts, refining pitch recognition, and sharpening defensive fundamentals could nudge him into a bench role, but the margin is thin and depends on how quickly the bat stabilizes against better arms.

Projected MLB role: quad-a C

• Position: C
• Bats: R
• Throws: R
• Height: 75 in
• Weight: 200 lb
• Born: 2003-03-19
• 80Grade overall rank: #707
• 80Grade team rank: #17

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