03/16/2014 - Interactive Video Program - Bowie, MD Jacob is a young, stocky, 2-way player who catches and plays 1B. Behind the plate, Jacob has sure hands, he sits in well, and he looks the ball into his glove. He tries to keep the ball in front to block, and throws with accuracy to 2nd base. In the INF, Jacob stays down on the baseball, he keeps the ball in front, and he throws with a good arm action with accuracy to his target. At the plate, Jacob has a square set-up, an activated load, and he swings in good rhythm. He has a level swing, good hand-eye coordination, and he gets some extension through the ball. Overall abilities can improve with work on the following.
Catching 1. Balance 2. Set-up 3. Blocking Outfield 1. Long toss 2. Quicken feet 3. Play lower Offense 1. Stride 2. Bat speed 3. Finish swing