03/03/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Newbury Park, CA Jackson is a thin, 2-way player who catches and plays 2nd base. Behind the plate, Jackson has quiet actions, he tracks the ball well, and is quick to his knees when blocking. He takes good angle to block, his exchange is clean, and he throws with good direction to 2nd base. In the INF, Jackson has playable hands and feet, and he fields in a square position. He works the double play nicely, shows a clean release, and delivers the ball with accuracy to his target. At the plate, Jackson has an athletic set-up, good balance, and he loads well. He has a simple/repeatable swing, he can hit to all fields, and he uses his lower body. Overall skills can continue to improve with work on the following.
Catching 1. Avoid stabbing 2. Footwork 3. Accuracy Infield 1. Pre-pitch actions 2. Hands 3. Release Offense 1. Avoid drifting 2. Bat speed 3. Strength