07/31/2011 - Interactive Video Program - Medford (Boston), MA Jake is an athletic catcher with a thin build. Behind the the plate, Jake has soft / sure hands, quick / fluid feet, and good lateral range. He has good flexion in his knees, he holds a low target, and he catches in an athletic position. Jake has a quick / clean exchange, and he throws with a short / loose arm action with carry and accuracy to his target. Offensively, Jake has a square / athletic set-up, a short / square stride, and good balance. He has fast bat speed, he makes hard / consistent contact, and he can work the ball gap to gap. Jake swings in good rhythm and he makes good use of his lower 1/2. Jake is a projectable young player and he can improve with work on the following.
Catching 1. Widen base 2. Cover 5 hole 3. Avoid standing straight up to throw Offense 1. Loosen grip 2. Keep still head