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2023 Jr. National Showcase
Joe Forbes is a 2025 C/1B with a 6-2 195 lb. frame from Peoria, AZ who attends Mountain Ridge. Big and strong athletic build. 7.19 runner in the sixty. Primary catcher on defense, has big arm strength and a compact and quick release, repeats his footwork and release well, received well in the games and had solid overall actions. Right handed hitter, loads well to his back side, turns his hips hard and gets into his lower half strength, full loose swing with plenty of extension and leverage, gets the barrel out front consistently, ball jumps hard, was consistently squared up and on time in the games as well as in batting practice. Good student, verbal commitment to Arizona.