Jacob
Hammel

3/30/15 GAME NOTES: An athletic 6-foot-3 senior committed to Grace, pitched 2 1/3 innings, striking out 3 on 2 hits.  In his first inning of work was up to 83 with the fastball with some life.  Flashed a couple of good beaking balls 67-68. Was also 1-3 at the plate with 2 RBI.  

10/19/14: 6-foot-3, 160 pound MIF showcased average hands defensively with fluid feet.  Packs during the exchange.  Accurate throws across the diamond at 76 mph.  Showed the ability to throw from multiple arm angles.  Plays through the baseball well.  Ran a 7.59-60.  Offensively starts open. Hands drop during the load.  Hands work with average bat speed.  Registered an exit velo of 81 mph.  Gets to extension with a long path to the ball.  Hard contact with gap potential.  

6/25/14: 6 foot-3 inches/ 155 pounds, Lanky, athletic player with room to fill out. Hits out of crouched stance with a long stride and a long path to the ball.  Long ¾ arm, throws had carry and were on target. Average hands and feet at his position.  74mph across the infield. On the mound his fastball was 77-79mph and in the zone, Slider was 65-69mph with gradual break.

2/22/14: 6-foot-3, 155 pound Junior possesses long legs. Ran a 7.36 60 at the event.  Across the diamond from a long arm action was 77 mph with accuracy.  Possesses average hands.  Feet have improved since his last showcase but still a little heavy.  Packs during the exchange.   Offensively, starts in a slight crouch and dives during the stride.  Minimal load with a tendency to over rotate his lower half.  Shows good hand speed.  Makes hard contact. On the mound topped out at 80 with the fastball. Pitches from a high 3/4 slot with average arm speed. Wing type arm action.  Gets underneath the 62-66 mph breaking ball.  Changeup sits 69-70.  Possesses a knuckle ball at 57-59.  

7/2/13: Lanky frame at 6-foot-2, 150 pounds with long limbs. Across the diamond was 75 mph.  Actions are raw and can get flat footed in the field.  At the plate uses a small load and his hands are loose.