2021 Future Games Spotlight: Jacob Syverson
August 18, 2021
The 2021 PBR Future Games has come and gone. The event featured the top uncommitted 2023 and 2024 players around the country representing their home state in front of over 350+ college coaches. Team Colorado had high energy and talented squad who showcased their abilities all week. Team Colorado went 3-0 with wins over PBR Select, Oklahoma and Utah. Just as impressive, was our players' individual GPA’s. Their futures are bright as the true definition of student-athletes.
Post event, we plan on highlighting ALL of our Future Team Members.
Today, we highlight: Jacob Syverson.
2023, Jacob Syverson, RHP/C, Holy Family, Club team is Slammers. As a two-way RHP/C, Jacob might be recognizing his future on the mound. After a great High School season at Holy Family, Syverson’s “pitchability” and feel could be his biggest asset. Fastball ranges from 85-87 and has touched 89. He locates all pitches well. Easy attacking delivery, consistent release with short backside. Creates great tempo. Curveball 78-80 (Spin 2331). As a hitter, creates good balance a rhythmic swing. Exit velocities of 90+ Middle of field approach. Catcher pop times ranged 1.83-1.91. Great all-around baseball vibe for Jacob on the field and off.
Scouting Report
2021 PBR Future Games
2023, Jacob Syverson, RHP/C, Holy Family, Club team is Slammers As a 2 way RHP/C, Jacob might be recognizing his future on the mound. After a great HS season at Holy Family, Syverson’s “pitchability” and feel could be his biggest asset. FB ranges from 85-87 and has touched 89. He locates all pitches well. Easy attacking delivery, consistent release with short backside. Creates great tempo. CB 78-80 (Spin 2331). As a hitter, creates good balance a rhythmic swing. Exit Velo 90+ Middle of field approach. Catcher pop times ranged 1.83-1.91. Great All Around baseball vibe for Jacob on the field and off.
Starts in a tall athletic stance and has a small step to the side into leg lift. Has a high controlled leg lift, with a small coil to help generate power. Front foot lands neutral to the plate. Has a long arching arm action with a high 3⁄4 release. Does a good job of staying in his legs. FB 79-81 CB 74-75 CH 76-77
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5’8” 155 lbs
Run: 7.40
Hit: Slightly open stance,Small controlled leg lift to stride, minimal hand movement on stride, extended bat path that stays in the zone for a long period of time, his lower and upper half stay in pretty good sync. Strong lower half. Shows strength to the pull-side.
Exit Velo: 83
Power: A lofted swing path that plays to average power. Power will increase as Jacob’s strength increases.
Arm: Good hands with a quick exchange. Short arm path and feet work well.
Defense: Athletic catcher who receives with soft hands. Has good lateral movement. Does a good job of getting into the blocking position on time.
Arm: Catcher Velo 73 Pop time of 1.97-2.09
Pitching: Starts in a tall athletic stance and has a small step to the side into leg lift. Has a high controlled leg lift, with a small coil to help generate power. Front foot lands neutral to the plate. Has a long arching arm action with a high ¾ release. Does a good job of staying in his legs. FB 79-81 CB 74-75 CH 76-77