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Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 40 | Arm: 55 | Field: 45 | Overall: 40

Caron has improved throughout his three seasons at Nebraska, going from sporadic playing time as a freshman to leading the Cornhuskers to their first-ever Big Ten Conference tournament championship this spring. He earned tourney MVP honors after setting a league record with six homers in six games. That performance raised his profile in a down year for college catchers and could catapult him into the first four rounds.

A right-handed hitter, Caron pounds the ball harder than most college players and has more power potential than most backstops. He's very strong and though he has a pull-heavy approach, his pop plays to all parts of the ballpark. He doesn't strike out excessively, but he can get aggressive and is susceptible to chasing non-fastballs out of the zone.

Caron's below-average speed makes him quicker than most catchers, and he moves well behind the plate. His receiving and framing skills need to improve, though he has made progress, and he does a good job blocking balls in the dirt. He has solid arm strength but lacks consistency with the accuracy of his throws.

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 40 | Arm: 55 | Field: 45 | Overall: 40

Caron improved throughout his three seasons at Nebraska, going from sporadic playing time as a freshman to leading the Cornhuskers to their first-ever Big Ten Conference tournament championship this spring. He earned tourney MVP honors after setting a league record with six homers in six games. That performance raised his profile in a down year for college catchers and catapulted him into the fourth round, and the Mariners selected him and signed him for a full slot bonus of $594,000.

A right-handed hitter, Caron pounds the ball harder than most college players and has more power potential than most backstops. He's very strong, and though he has a pull-heavy approach, his pop plays to all parts of the ballpark. He doesn't strike out excessively, but he can get aggressive and is susceptible to chasing non-fastballs out of the zone.

Caron's below-average speed still makes him quicker than most catchers, and he moves well behind the plate. His receiving and framing skills need to improve, though he has made progress, and he does a good job blocking balls in the dirt. He has solid arm strength but lacks consistency with the accuracy of his throws.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/13/2024	C Josh Caron assigned to Modesto Nuts from ACL Mariners.
	08/05/2024	C Josh Caron assigned to ACL Mariners.
	07/19/2024	Seattle Mariners signed C Josh Caron.
	06/16/2024	College Workout activated C Josh Caron.
	02/12/2024	3B Josh Caron assigned to Nebraska Cornhuskers.
	02/20/2022	3B Josh Caron and assigned to Nebraska Cornhuskers.