Preseason All-State 2020 Spotlight: OF Tyler Jakob

January 29, 2019
Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director

The annual Invite Only Preseason All-State showcase for the state's top Junior prospects is coming up February 16th at Roundtripper Sports Academy in Westfield, IN. Leading up to the event we will be highlighting some of the top prospects to be in attendance.

Scouting Report

10/14/18: Athletic 6-foot-1, 170 pound left-handed hitting outfielder hits from an athletic/balanced setup. Loads back, short stride, over rotates the lower half. Good balance throughout. Quick hands through the zone, slightly uphill plane. Line drive hitter, high exit velocity of 82mph. Athletic defender, works through the baseball. Long exchange. Long, over the top arm action, throws topped out at 83mph. 6.69 runner in the 60.

9/24/17: 6-foot, 151 pound right-handed pitcher has fluid movements down the hill. High 3/4 slot with average hand speed. Stays in line, lands squared. Fastball sat 71-73 for strikes. Curveball has 11/5 shape with gradual break at 65-66. Change-up was 70-73 with FB arm speed and a stiff wrist. Left-handed hitter has a wide crouch with minimal load. Partial use of lower half. Bottom hand hitter. Long path to contact. High exit velocity of 82. Ran a 7.15 60yd dash.