09/27/2023 - Arizona Senior Fall Classic (2024) Jake continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities on the diamond at the Arizona SR Fall Classic. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date. At 1B, defensive abilities are well above average as he shows active footwork and presents his glove out front to field. Feet are active as he displays proper footwork around the bag and he is a quality receiver. He has a quick release and allows his throws to remain accurate through his target. Glove action is clean and presents out front. Range will increase as he continues to improve foot quickness. At the plate, he continues to shine through an athletic setup. He is smooth getting into his load and comes through the zone well with his lower half. He takes a direct swing to the ball with fast bat speed (84 mph exit velocity) which leads to hard contact. At the event, he was 2 for 7 with a 3B and 2 RBI. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a great personality, is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.