LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Jake Blaede is a 2020 LHP/1B/OF with a 5-10 155 lb. frame from Frisco, TX who attends Frisco HS. Medium frame with strength in build and square shoulders. Ran a 7.38 second 60-yard dash. Primary lefthanded pitch with a fundamentally sound delivery. Really utilizes the lower half well and gets over the front side. Clean arm action into an over the top release. Locates the fastball well topping out at 83 miles per hour. Utilizes a large arsenal of off-speed pitches including a slider and a changeup with feel for both. Also tosses a sharp curveball with depth to the pitch. Worked out defensively as a secondary outfielder. Long arm action in the back through a clean exchange. Creates carry on throws while maintaining accuracy to the bag topping out at 84 miles per hour. Lefthanded hitter with a wide base to start. Works line drives mostly to the opposite field. Swings the bat with intent. Good student as well.