06/12/2023 - National Showcase - Troy (Albany), NY Jacob is a C/2B who will graduate in 2023. Medium frame lean build with some strength present. Behind the dish he plays with good effort/energy and has efficient footwork. He tracks to mitt while working his thumb under and sticks baseball. Tries to create good blocking angles and tucks his chin. Made on-line throws to second base from a high 3/4 arm slot with an arm velocity up to 70mph with a best pop time of 2.38 seconds. In the infield he works to center the baseball and closes distance on batted balls. He fields with his hands out front and a low funnel. Made on-line throws to first base consistently. A right-handed hitter he hits from an athletic and even stance. Smooth timing, with relaxed hands, and gets extended through the baseball. A flat barrel path enables him to hit balls consistently into both gaps with a bat exit velocity up to 80mph. With continued growth and development, we foresee Jacob having a bright future on the baseball field.