TJ Hunt
Director of Scouting, New Jersey

Name: Jared Vega
High School: Sterling
Postion: RHP/OF
Class: 2017
Commitment: Open

Scouting Report

Winter Trials South (January 30, 2016)

J ared is an athletic 5-foot-9 165 pound RHP/OF who ran a 4.07 home-to-1B. Offensively- Jared sets up from an even position with a slight stride forward, taking some towards the front leg. Lifts bat from shoulder to a 45 degree angle before creating separation with his load. Hands lead swing with some minor extension of his lead arm (barring out) before contact. Gets on top of the high strike with a short stroke. Line drive results with a 81 MPH Exit velocity. Repeats efforts at the plate. Defensively- Jared showed controlled aggression within his approach to the ball. Utilizes the crowhop to get into proper throwing position. Throws had plenty of life and carry with a peak positional velocity of 84 MPH. Pitching- On the mound Jared uses a slight side step up to a mid chest balance point with a slight coil sealing off from the plate. Stays soft and closed into landing with a high 3/4 arm slot. Some collapse on front side may absorb some of his downhill angle and take away from back leg drive. Arm works free and easy sitting 82-83 MPH (topping 84MPH) and was mostly arm side with FB. Needs additional feel for off-speed, change up checked in at 74-75 MPH with his slider at 74-77 MPH. Potential dual threat at the next level that shows a touch more polish on the mound presently.