JC AT A GLANCE: Switch-hitting hitter that is slated to be the Bucs’ starting shortstop…Very talented player with exceptional speed, range and arm strength.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Westwood Christian in 2012 where he lettered under Luis Padron in baseball for three seasons…Hit .472 with three home runs, 13 doubles, 28 runs, 36 RBI and 18 stolen bases for the Warriors his senior year…Earned the team’s MVP and Gold Glove awards his senior year.

PERSONAL: Son of Carlos Cardenas and Dorys Abreu…Has two brothers, Bryan and Darnell…Has not declared a major.