01/22/2017 - College PREP - Jackson, MS Jacob is a tall, athletic 1B who has a promising future on the diamond. At 1B, defensive abilities are well above average as he displays proper footwork around the bag and is a quality receiver, utilizing his tall frame well. Glove action is soft / sure and presents well out front. He shows a solid backhand with range improving as he increases foot quickness. Athletic abilities are displayed on his feeds of the double play. At the plate he shows an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He has strength in his swing and displays a feel for the barrel through a line drive approach. Jacob has a lot of potential and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.