The top ranked Uncommitted prospect in the 2021 class, Jacob Walsh is a two-way prospect with some serious thunder in his bat. He played a major roll in Desert Oasis' State Championship run last Spring, earning him First Team All-Desert Region Honors and was set to lead the Diamondbacks back to the promise land during his junior campaign. At 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, Walsh is a power bat with the ability to drive the ball to all fields, evident by his .403 batting average as a sophomore, paired with above average instincts around the bag at first base. On the mound, he earned a 1.71 ERA last Spring and in the preseason tournament this year that was held prior to the season being shut down, he topped out at 87 mph while sitting mid 80's throughout his outing. This is a prospect who may not be on the board much longer as power bat that can also hit for average the heart of the order.

"Jake is a high character kid who excels both the classroom and on the field. He is a guy who never stops working at his craft. Jake has the ability to be one of the best two-way player to come out of the state of Nevada. Jake has some of the best plus power I have seen and also is an intimidating guy on the bump. Jake helped lead us to a state championship in 2019, he was a big part of the championship run at the plate and on the mound as a sophomore. He will continue to work and grow and will be a middle of the order bat for whichever school he decides to choose." Desert Oasis Head Coach, Paul Buboltz

Jacob Walsh - Player Profile

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP. Projects to remain at 1B at the next level
Body: 6-foot-3, 215-pounds. Strong, proportionate build. Excellent athleticism for his size.
Defense: Quality instinct around the bag. Big target that infielders love to throw to.
Arm: LH - 79 mph. Quick, short arms cycle. High 3/4 arm slot. 
Hit: LHH. Athletic, rhythmic set up. Early foot strike with strength through the hitting zone. Drives the ball to all fields with plus power potential to the pull side.
Power: 98 mph exit velocity from the tee. 

A PRESEASON NO-DOUBT BLAST BY JACOB WALSH

See ya ball! 2021 @JGWalsh_ doing his part in game 2 of the double header 7-0 win. #uncommitted @PBR_Nevada pic.twitter.com/CsRRqqkvnD

— DOBaseball (@dobaseballteam) February 16, 2020

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Rising Stars of Nevada - 2024/2025

This event will have four main functions. For most participants, this will be their first showcase event - an initial step toward achieving a player’s baseball goals. Part of this event is educational. There will be a lecture about what scouts look for, how to comport themselves, what to expect in the recruiting process, and the overall landscape of playing at the next level. The second function of this event will be for players to create baseline numbers for themselves to improve. The third reason for this event is for PBR to have an in-depth look at the best young players and the future of the state.  The fourth function of the event is to identify players to represent Nevada at the PBR Junior Future Games held at LakePoint in Cartersville, GA.

PBR Junior Future Games Selection Process

The Junior Future Games Trials will be used to identify players to represent Nevada at the 2020 PBR Junior Future Games at LakePoint. The PBR Junior Future Games is national event that will take place July 29 - August 2 at LakePoint in Emerson, Georgia. The event will run in accordance with the PBR Future Games, which attracts over 300 college coaches from across the country.

The 2020 Junior Future Games will feature the best 2024 & 2025 prospects in the country. Players will participate in a pro-style workout and game-play during the duration of the event.