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 solid 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 continues to shine through 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 with power showing best to the pull side. Jacob has a lot of potential and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.