https://www.mlb.com/prospects/2025/draft/ -
#76
Josiah Hartshorn OF, Orange Lutheran (CA)
17/years old 6'
2" 205
COMMITTED - Texas A&M
Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Arm: 45 |
Field: 50 | Overall: 50
California's Orange Lutheran High School has had three
first-round picks over the years, most recently Mikey Romero in 2022. OLu’s
best player in the 2025 class is Hartshorn, who isn’t in first-round
conversations yet, but certainly raised his profile by showing off some serious
offensive upside on the summer showcase circuit.
When healthy, Hartshorn is a talented switch-hitter with
ability from both sides of the plate. A left-handed thrower, he actually hit
only right-handed for nearly all of his first three years in high school
because an issue in his left elbow made it hard for him to swing lefty. But
then a back issue made hitting right-handed, a more consistent and easier
swing, too difficult near the end of his junior season, so he brought the lefty
swing back. It was clunky at first, but while you don’t want to put too much
stock in a home run derby, the fact he found his lefty swing enough to share in
the MLB High School Derby win was impressive. He’s back to hitting from both
sides now, with a solid overall approach and some feel for it, an understanding
of the zone and raw power he can get to from either side.
It will largely be the run-producing potential of Hartshorn’s bat that will get him drafted. While he moves well for someone his size with a little sneaky speed, he’s likely destined to be a left fielder or first baseman long term with an arm that used to throw up to 94 mph off the mound but is still coming back from that elbow issue. The good news is his offensive profile could be impressive enough for the Texas A&M recruit to go in the first three rounds.
1-27-25 - Just Baseball –
2025 MLB Draft - Top 80 High School Prospects
https://www.justbaseball.com/college/mlb-draft-top-high-school-prep-prospects/
40. Josiah Hartshorn – 1B
HT/WT: 6’2/225 | Bat/Throw: S/L | School: Orange Lutheran
(CA) | Commitment: Texas A&M | Age: 18.5
Orange Lutheran continues to churn out quality prospects, as
Hartshorn is the next in a long line of top prospects to hail from the school.
A physical figure in the box, Hartshorn is incredibly athletic for his size and
projects to be on the younger side of the class at 18.5 on draft day.
Hartshorn hit exclusively as a right-handed hitter last
summer and decided to flip to the left side in 2024, strictly hitting as a
lefty this summer. Hartshorn’s bat speed stands out and while the swing can get
a bit handsy, he coils his body very well and produces loud power off the bat.
There’s very little whiffs in his profile, as well,
especially against heaters. He doesn’t sell out for power and will slash the
line around the ballpark. He’s a solid average or better runner and has the
athleticism to handle a corner outfield spot, where he’s shown the arm strength
to handle right field.
Should he outgrow his athleticism, he would fit best at first
base, though that doesn’t seem to be in the cards just yet. Should he make it
to campus, he’ll attend Texas A&M.
9/22/24 - 2025 Draft - Top 30 Prep Prospects
26. 1B/OF Josiah Hartshorn, Orange Lutheran (CA)
Height: 6’2
Weight: 220
b/t: S/l
Draft Day Age: 18 YR 5 MO
Commitment: Texas A&M
Hometown: Anaheim, CA
Orange Lutheran continues to churn out quality prospects, as
Hartshorn is the next in a long line of top prospects to hail from the school.
A physical figure in the box, Hartshorn is incredibly athletic for his size and
projects to be on the younger side of the class at 18.5 on draft day.
Hartshorn hit exclusively as a right-handed hitter last
summer and decided to flip to the left side in 2024, strictly hitting as a
lefty this summer. Hartshorn's bat speed stands out and while the swing can get
a bit handsy, he coils his body very well and produces loud power off the bat.
There's very little whiffs in his profile, as well, especially against heaters.
He's a solid average or better runner and has the athleticism
to handle a corner outfield spot, where he's shown the arm strength to handle
right field. Should he outgrow his athleticism, he would fit best at first
base, though that doesn't seem to be in the cards just yet. Should he make it
to campus, he'll attend Texas A&M.
https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=688868
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2024 National Showcase
Josiah Hartshorn is a 2025 OF/1B with a 6-2 220 lb. frame
from Anaheim, CA who attends Orange Lutheran. Recorded a 6.65 second 60-yard
dash time. Extra large frame with a significant amount of strength and
physicality to the build. Primary left-handed hitter with a medium base, open
set up, and a quick leg lift trigger. Uphill stroke with impressive bat speed.
Massive power at present to the pull side and power that will develop into all
fields power. Tremendous student. Verbal commitment to Texas A&M. Selected
to play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic.
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