06/24/2018 - College PREP - Columbia, MD Jake is a lean, athletic catcher who has a promising future on the diamond. Behind the dish, feet are active as he works in line through a clean transfer / exchange as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. Pop times show a range of 2.19-2.37 with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. He sticks balls well in the zone through the receiving process. He utilizes his body well through the blocking process and is a wall behind the dish. At the plate, continues to shine through an athletic setup and an aggressive approach. Hands are quick and work through swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. With 3 years to further develop, Jake has potential with time and room to progress his game.