LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2019 South Prospect Showcase
Jake Jones is a 2023 C/RHP/IF with a 5-10 190 lb. frame from Benton, AR who attends Benton. Ran a 7.81 second sixty-yard dash. Primary catcher with a high and open stance. Has a medium frame and build, plays taller through the catching actions with developing arm strength on throws to second base at 71 miles per hour. Secondary infielder with developing actions to positioning, shows some arm strength and accuracy across the diamond with throws up to 76 miles per hour across the diamond. At the plate, is a switch hitter that is currently more projectable from the left side. Starts with a narrow with a leg kick trigger, projects for some power with an aggressive swing with intent to drive the baseball. Has a naturally lifted barrel plane. Secondary right-handed pitcher that starts from the windup with simple side step delivery into a belt high leg lift. Has a shorter stride down the mound before landing on line with the plate. Has a long and full arm action from a three-quarter slot, attacking hitters with a fastball at 74-to-77 miles per hour. Has good feel to land an upper-60s breaking ball with tight spin and break for strikes, and is willing to pitch backwards with a good mix. Good student.