Jake Elbeery SS/3B

01/18/2019 - 2019 Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament Jake is a lean built shortstop prospect who has talented game. As a left-handed hitter, Jake has an open, athletic setup with loose, comfortable hands. He has a small, simple load with controlled rhythm and a short, square stride. Jake shows fast bat speed with a smooth, on-plane swing path. He has good hip and hand coordination as he uses his lower half throughout his swing. Jake consistently lands the barrel to the baseball producing hard contact. He is a line drive type hitter who shows good power. In the field, Jake works hard and makes the routine plays. He presents his glove and fields the ball in a square, athletic position. He receives the ball with soft hand and has a clean exchange. Jake plays with momentum through the baseball showing a loose arm action throwing from a high 3/4 arm slot. His throws are accurate with good carry across the diamond. Overall, Jake has above average skill on both sides of the ball giving him a bright future on the diamond.