03/11/2023 - National Showcase - Sioux Falls, SD Jake is a 2024 2B/RHP prospect with an athletic frame. At 2B, he has active feet and does a good job of keeping his balance centered. He makes a good first step on ground balls and squares off his fielding position. His backhand was solid and he has good footwork around the bag on double plays. He makes a clean, quick exchange and shows off a loose arm action in the field. At the plate, Jake features an athletic stance with a squared stride to the pitcher. He does a good job getting good separation and keeps his weight and hands back. He projects as a leadoff type hitter with pop to the pull side. He has an on-plane swing and makes consistent contact to all parts of the field. On the mound, he shows off good athleticism and clean mechanics with a closed landing. His arm action is clean and he does a good job staying balanced on the rubber. He gets good separation and works downhill. He features three pitches that he can throw for strikes. FB topped out at 77 MPH and he works it low in the zone. SL was impressive with an 11-5 break and tight spin. CH had a good MPH difference and some late tail/sink. He throws it with a very loose arm and it displays a ton of potential. Jake is someone we can see pitching at the next level!