01/21/2017 - College PREP - Omaha, NE Jake is a big, athletic SS who has a promising future on the diamond. Foot speed is outstanding as he shows quick, athletic feet. At the plate is where he shows best displaying well above average hitting abilities with outstanding power potential. Hands are quick (89 mph exit velocity) generating bat speed through a direct / level swing path. He has strength and works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields. Barrel accuracy is a plus and he uses his lower half well, displaying gap to gap pop. At SS, defensive abilities are solid he displays quick, athletic actions. He uses his foot speed well in his lateral movements as he covers a lot of ground, displaying range. Hands / feet work well together through the fielding process as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. Arm strength is solid (83 mph velocity) with throws displaying life, accuracy, and on line carry across the diamond. With 2 years to further develop, Jake will get looks from the top collegiate coaches with his baseball tools.