Jason Delay

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #256 prospect in 2017 draft
  Expect Delay, an unsigned 11th-round pick last year of the Giants, to be a priority senior sign. He's a proven receiver of good pitching, with a strong left hand that helps him frame pitches effectively, stealing strikes for his pitchers. He's advanced at blocking balls in the dirt and has a quick transfer, helping his above-average arm strength play up. Mature and intelligent, he runs a pitching staff well, and he had his best offensive season, hitting .301/.378/.439. Delay's bat remains light, but he's more competitive at the plate and is an asset as an organizational player behind the plate with leadership skills who could wind up a manager someday.
• Ranked #406 prospect in 2016 draft
  Delay is an ironic name for the Vanderbilt catcher, as he receives positive remarks from scouts about how quick his transfer and release are when he's throwing to second or third base. His above-average defense and arm strength are going to have to be his carrying tools, with plus makeup giving him a chance to carve out a long career in baseball. Delay has handled several first-round picks at Vanderbilt, and has long prove that he can catch premium velocity. His bat is extremely light, and will have to improve for him to carve out a role as Major Leaguer, but scouts are satisfied with his defense and character.

• December, 2016 Scouting Report
  Expect Delay, an unsigned 11th-round pick last year of the Giants, to be a priority senior sign. He's a proven receiver of good pitching, with a strong left hand that helps him frame pitches effectively, stealing strikes for his pitchers. He's advanced at blocking balls in the dirt and has a quick transfer, helping his above-average arm strength play up. Mature and intelligent, he runs a pitching staff well, and he had his best offensive season, hitting .301/.378/.439. Delay's bat remains light, but he's more competitive at the plate and is an asset as an organizational player behind the plate with leadership skills who could wind up a manager someday.