Prep Baseball Report

Super 60 Spotlight: Jack Penney


By Andy Sroka
Illinois and Wisconsin Assistant Director

On Sunday, Feb. 7, Prep Baseball Report will host the 19th edition of its prestigious, flagship event: the Super 60 Pro Showcase. Since the event’s inception in 2003, more than 300 players have been selected in the MLB Draft, including 22 first-round picks and 25 second-rounders.

We started our our march toward the Super 60 earlier this month, by highlighting the prospects set to join us, shining a light on their impressive player profiles that they've groomed through their high school years and beyond.


Scouting Report

7/28/20

6-foot-1, 190-pound left-handed hitting infielder. Jack has done a very good job on his frame as he is more physical and it shows. He ran a 6.94 sixty at the event. The approach in under control in the infield as he shows soft hands, solid footwork and a short arm path. He threw 77 mph across the diamond as he was just working at an easy level. The bat showed well in game and during the batting practice session. He displayed an exit velocity of 92. The setup is semi-wide and the bottom half is under control. The path is flat with a small amount of lift to it at contact. He should be a very solid ACC player at Notre Dame.

Exit Velocity-92 mph

INF Velocity- 77 mph

8/02/19

FUTURE GAMES
6-foot,175-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. Had a great week at Lake Point. Ran a 7.23 sixty on the laser at the event. The athleticsm is excellent and he has the ability to play multiple positions in the infield. Threw 84 mph across the diamond out of a short and clean slot. The glove and feet work easily throughout the process.The bat has a tee exit velocity of 92 mph. The setup is even in base, small pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches. The path is flat and clean to contact, stays on the ball for the most part, gets too big in plus counts. Legit player who could play anywhere in the country. 

Tee Exit - 92 mph
INF Velocity- 84 mph

7/16/19

6-foot, 175-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. The actions are athletic and advanced at his young age. Ran a 6.96 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is aggressive, active with the feet and online. The feet work and he threw 78 mph across the diamond. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 92 mph. The setup is even in base, gains a little ground with the front foot as the ball approaches. The path is quick to the ball and he stays behind it at contact. High level player with a bright future. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 92 mph
INF Velocity- 78 mph

3/03/19

5-foot-11, 170-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. The athleticsm is legit and he can swing the bat. The approach in the infield is appropriate and simple. The glove is soft and he works his feet through the ball. The arm is clean and short on the back half. Threw 78 mph across the diamond with easy effort. At the plate, the tee exit velocity is 89 mph. The setup is even in base, simple pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is simple to the ball and he explodes through the ball. Excellent high-level prospect. 5-foot-11, 170-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. One of the better 2021 middle guys I have seen in awhile.

Tee Exit Velocity- 89 mph
INF Velocity- 78 mph


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