07/28/2023 - Baseball Factory National World Series at JRTC (MS) Jacob is a 2029 2B/SS prospect out of Lexington, SC that recently showcased his skills at the National World Series at the JRTC. In the field, he gets in a relaxed ready position and shows range to all sides, taking plus angles to the baseball. He does well to get in a low, squared fielding position and presents his hands out in front when fielding. He reads hops well. He has a clean exchange and makes accurate throws to his target with a short, quick arm action. He recorded a raw velo of 62 MPH, improving on his previous mark. At the plate, he starts in a tall, open stance with high hands and gets a squared stride to the baseball. He has a controlled rhythm in the box and a smooth, on-plane swing to the baseball. He shows off plus barrel control and makes consistent contact while doing a nice job of rotating his core. He has an impressive inside-out swing. He reached base in 4 of 7 plate appearances with a single and three walks. Jacob is a prospect that will be exciting to monitor as he continues to develop and get stronger!