“Georgia’s Next Great Backstop? Dominic Rossy Vaults Into National Top.”

By BoggsBaseball.com Staff Writer Ariel Lewis January 2026

Georgia’s reputation for producing elite amateur talent—particularly behind the plate—appears ready for another chapter. This time, the spotlight is turning toward Dominic Rossy, a physical 6- foot-3, 210-pound left-handed hitting catcher whose rapid rise over the last 18 months has vaulted him firmly into the conversation as one of the top prospects in the 2028 high school class.

Long recognized regionally for his size, arm strength and all-around polish, Rossy took a major national leap in the fall scouting cycle. Multiple evaluators now place him inside the top players in the class, and several believe he has a legitimate chance be selected in a future MLB Draft if he continues to develop.

“There just aren’t many teenage catchers built like this,” one Scout said. “Left-handed power, big durable frame, plus arm, strong receiving foundation—it's the full package. That’s a Day 1 big league catching profile.”

A Pro Body At A Young Age

Rossy’s physique jumps out immediately. At 6-foot-3 and already 210 pounds, he carries the type of lower-half strength and upper-body durability that scouts typically associate with college-level catchers. Yet, despite his build, Rossy moves with surprising quickness behind the plate—smooth lateral agility, soft receive, and the ability to produce sub-2.0 pop times even as an underclassman (1.90 pop currently, 82MPH Catcher Velo).

The combination has evaluators using phrases like “pro-ready body,” “catcher you can build a staff around,” and “future anchor of a pitching room.”

His physicality doesn’t hinder his flexibility; instead, it appears to elevate his defensive ceiling

“He’s advanced for his age as a receiver,” said one scout.

“He’s not just showing tools—he shows feel, and that’s what separates future big-league catchers.”

A Left-Handed Bat With Middle-of-the-Order Potential

Rossy hits from the left side, an attribute that already gives him significant draft leverage, but it’s his bat speed, swing strength, and projectable power that are drawing the sharpest attention.

Evaluators note:

• High exit velocity floor already (100MPH)


• Natural loft with ability to backspin the ball


• Advanced opposite-field power for his age


• Clean path with room for even more bat speed as he matures

Some scouts privately believe Rossy could grow into 20–25 home run potential at the professional level—rare air for any catcher, let alone one with his defensive upside.

Left-handed catchers with power play in the big leagues for a long time,” one evaluator said. “If the bat continues to trend the way it has this year, you're looking at a top-round hitter.”

Rapid Development Has Scouts Rethinking The Class

The 2028 class is widely considered one of the most athletic groups in several years, headlined by two-way phenom Dexter McCleon Jr. and flame-throwing right-hander Striker Pence. But Rossy has forced his way into the elite tier of the class.

Why He Projects As A Potential MLB Draft Pick

Three reasons:

1. Positional Scarcity

High school catchers rarely check all the boxes—size, arm, hit tool, projection. Rossy does. PLUS 2-way potential with 90MPH off the mound at 15-16 Years old.

2. Left-Handed Power

Organizations pay a premium for LHH catchers because of roster flexibility and offensive value.

3. Big-League Frame

Rossy already looks like a college junior or minor league catcher physically. Teams view that as a reduction of risk and a sign he can handle a pro workload.

“If he stays healthy and the bat continues its upward climb, he’s a real candidate to come off the board in the 2028 HS or 2031 College MLB draft,”

The Path Ahead

Rossy will continue to garner national attention throughout the 2026 spring and summer circuit, with several major travel programs tracking his progress and a growing list of SEC and ACC schools preparing early recruiting pushes.

By the time he enters his junior year, Rossy could be the marquee catching prospect in the country.

BoggsBaseball.com Bottom Line:

Dominic Rossy has the physicality, tools, and left-handed impact bat that define early round MLB catching prospects. He is one of the safest and highest-upside players in the 2028 class— and he may just be the next great catcher to emerge from the state of Georgia.”