01/20/2020 - Interactive Video Program - Mesa (Phoenix), AZ Jake is a young, thin, 2-way player with solid skills. On the mound, Jake has good balance, a clean arm circle, and on time hand separation. He keeps his eyes on target, lands with good direction toward the plate, and he throws strikes. In the OF, Jake has aggressive feet, he moves well, and covers ground. He plays through ground balls, shows a clean exchange, and delivers the ball with accuracy and carry through to his cut off man. At the plate, this RHH has an aggressive swing, an athletic set-up, and good balance. He has quick hands, a level swing, and he makes hard/consistent contact using his lower 1/2. Abilities can continue to improve with work on the following.
Pitching 1. Finish 2. Glove side lead 3. More lower Outfield 1. Work behind sooner 2. Hands 3. Footwork Offense 1. Stay short 2. Let ball travel