ProfileHt.: 5'11" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School
Vanderbilt
Debut06/14/2022
Drafted in the 4th round (118th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2017 (signed for $100,000).
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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.
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Draft Prospects
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.
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.
Scouting Reports
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.
Career Transactions
Pittsburgh Pirates placed C Jason Delay on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 1, 2024. Right knee inflammation.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled C Jason Delay from Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled C Jason Delay from Indianapolis Indians.
Indianapolis Indians activated C Jason Delay.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned C Jason Delay to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned C Jason Delay to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of C Jason Delay, and from Indianapolis Indians.
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