08/05/2012 - Interactive Video Program - Charlotte, NC Jake is an athletic 2nd baseman with a thin frame. Defensively, Jake has sure hands, fluid / active feet, and he fields in a low / athletic position. He has a clean exchange and throws with a short arm with average strength to his target. At the plate, Jake has a tall / square set-up, good balance, and fast bat speed. He is short and level to the ball, can work it gap-to-gap, and he gets his lower 1/2 through. Abilities can improve with work on the following.
Defense 1. Backhand 2. Lengthen arm 3. Improve accuracy Offense 1. Stride 2. More direct hands to ball