05/26/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Salt Lake City, UT Jake is a young, 2-way player who plays 3B and catcher. In the INF, Jake has efficient footwork, firm hands, and he fields in a square position. He has proper footwork on the backhand, keeps the ball in front of his body, and throws with momentum and accuracy to his target. Behind the plate, Jake tracks the ball well, he takes good angles to block, and his exchange is clean with a short arm action to his target. Offensively, Jake has a crouched stance, a square stride, and he loads well. He keeps his eyes to the ball, swings on plane, and uses some lower body. Jake can improve skills with work on the following.
Infield 1. Pre-pitch 2. Sure up glove 3. Long toss Catching 1. Lower set-up 2. Blocking 3. Arm strength Offense 1. Lower body 2. Timing 3. Contact points