11/07/2013 - Baseball Factory Select Training & Competition at Pirate City Jacob is a young RHP who has a 3-pitch mix. He gathers in a controlled balance point over the rubber and works in-line toward the dish. He battles and challenges hitters, letting his defense work. He keeps the ball down in the zone and has works both sides of the plate. Finishing out over his front side and working on his off-speed will help to improve his effectiveness on the mound. Townsend is a hard worker and only a freshman whose abilities will only continue to climb.