Uncommitted Player Spotlight: Jake Daneff
May 13, 2021
2022 L/R SS/RHP Jake Daneff is one of the top uncommitted players in the class and is helping to lead Park Hill on a tremendous season currently the #6 large school ranked in the state. Daneff is having a strong season both as a positional player and on the mound. The Park Hill starting SS is batting .387, .484 OB%, 1.022 OBS, 4 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR's, 24 RBI's and 9 SB while on the mound the junior RHP is 6-1 with 38.1 ip, 22 H, 21 BB, 50 k's with a 0.18 ERA.
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: SS Ranked #28 in the Missouri 2022 Rankings.
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds.
Defense: Athletic, clean actions in INF. Works well to and through baseball.
Arm: Right. INF - 84 mph. H arm angle. Strong and accurate.
Hit: Right. Slightly open, small leg kick trigger, good connection between upper/lower body. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Posted a top exit speed of 89.03 mph per Trackman.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Athletic, repeatable. Small rocker step, works directly to the target.
Arm Action: Right. H arm slot, plus control with all pitches
FB: T87, 84-85 mph. Arm side run, plus control
CB: 72-75 mph. Tight, 11/5 shape
CH: 76-78 mph. Mostly straight, good feel.