09/12/2021 - Official Player Development Membership - Lebanon (Nashville), TN Jake is a C/RHP prospect who will graduate in 2027. Behind the dish, Jake is efficient moving to block and keeps dirt balls in front of him. He sits in a square stance and receives with a firm glove. His exchange is clean and he makes accurate throws to the 2B bag. Long tossing can help Jake build up his arm strength. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a square stance and takes a square stride. He is smooth to load and engages his lower half well. He works through a level swing and drives the ball from gap to gap. Jake can create more consistent contact by maintaining center balance throughout his swing. On the mound, Jake gathers over the rubber and separates his hands on time. He works with a clean arm and stays inline toward the plate, finishing with his chest square to his target. Jake operates with a three pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 57mph. Knuckleball sits from 44-45mph with sinking action. Changeup sits from 51-52mph. Driving his lower half more can help Jake increase his pitch velocity. With six more years to develop, Jake has the time and potential to further build upon his skills on the field.