12/07/2014 - Interactive Video Program - Sacramento, CA Jacob is a young, 2-way player as a RHP/SS. On the bump, this RHP has a 3-pitch mix coming from a 3/4 arm slot. He shows good overall mechanics and works through smooth tempo. FB tops out at 61 mph while showing sink. He fills up the zone and throws it for strikes consistently. Breaking ball has 11/5 shape with gradual break. He gets good glove tuck and works in-line toward the plate. At SS, Acree works hard and takes good angles to get around the ground ball. He plays the backhand smoothly and has a clean exchange to throw. With the bat, this RHH shows a square setup with good balance. He swings on a level path, squares the ball up, and has the ability to drive the ball the other way. Overall abilities will improve with work on the following.
Pitching 1. Arm strength (long toss) 2. Finish with extension 3. Release point consistency Defense 1. Play through ball 2. Quicken exchange Offense 1. Stride square 2. Lower 1/2 drive