5280 Spotlight Risers in the 2022 Class: River Jackson
February 16, 2021
5280 Spolight
2022 River Jackson displays versatility on the diamond. Jackson shows great tools and measurables behind the plate with a 1.90-2.01 Pop. Great footwork and blocking skill set. Leadership and desire on his resume. 6.93 60 with quickness gives him Plus movements as Middle Infielder. Shows 75-77 Arm Velo. Demonstrates line drive path and consistency as hitter. Great balanced approach and stays inside most pitches. Exit Velo 91+ Big part of 2 Time State Championships for University High. Great Follow in the 2022 Class
River Jackson
Class of 2022 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 51 / POS: 10
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: C
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High School: UniversityState: CO
- Summer Team: Cherry Creek
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Height: 5-7Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
6.87
60-yard
(04/11/21)
1.90 - 2.01
Pop Time
(03/08/20)
81
INF Velo
(04/11/21)
76
C Velo
(03/08/20)
91
Exit Velo
(03/08/20)
4.50
H-1st
(01/26/20)
Power Speed Score
(04/11/21)
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(04/11/21)
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
(04/11/21)
178
Distance (avg)
(04/11/21)
321
Distance (max)
(04/11/21)
Sweet Spot %
(04/11/21)
Line Drive %
(04/11/21)
Fly Ball %
(04/11/21)
Ground Ball %
(04/11/21)
Colorado Preseason All-State Games
Apr 11, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88
Exit Velocity (avg)
73.6
Distance (avg)
178
Distance (max)
321
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
(04/11/21)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(04/11/21)
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
(04/11/21)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(04/11/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(04/11/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(04/11/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(04/11/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(04/11/21)
Colorado Preseason All-State Games
Apr 11, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.6
Hand Speed (avg)
24.1
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
71.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Videos
(3/8/20)
Player News
- Preseason All State Games StandOut 2022 HITTERS - Apr 23, 2021
- Colorado Preseason All-State: Catcher Analysis - Apr 8, 2020
- Colorado Preseason All-State: Top Statistical Performers - Mar 10, 2020
- Colorado Underclass Invite: Top Statistical Performers - Jan 27, 2020
- PBR Colorado Class of 2022 Preview Stats Posted - May 20, 2019
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5’7” 155 Strong Build
Run: 4.5 Home to 1st
Hit: RHH Slight sway to load and is strong in legs. Very consistent lower half and created a balanced position at launch. Rear Side Accel-with rotation. Hands maintain angles and are direct to the ball. Very compact. Have seen River a number of times, this round not as consistent, but still demonstrated good tools for development. Exit Velo 89
Power: Singles/Double guy with brickhouse catcher body. Will develop as hitter of AVG and hit is pitch out
Arm: INF Velo: 72 Quick release and hands. Short arc to extended release.
Defense: Athlete who has abilities as INF/Catcher. Good Hand/Eye. Gather to release good on Slow Roller and Double Play. Good Tools to develop C: Velo 73 Pop 2.0 Consistent. Great quick movements with great effort. Desire to Catch! Aggressive mentality. Good Catcher Follow
River Jackson, University, 2022
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5’6” 135
Run: 7.28
Hit: RHH Had a great showing in the cage. Simple and repeatable lower half. Balanced with rotational and Liner movement through ball. Great Rear Side Acceleration Minimal upper half movement and load, barrel behind head. Short and compact swing with barrel to it and through, Good Finish Line Drive for AVG Exit VELO: 86
Power: Short Levers with added strength will have ability to hit Doubles and HR’s
Arm: Short back side to long easy finish. Arm INF VELO:75 Quick Twitch and accurate
Catcher Arm VELO: 74
Defense: SS Great athletic movements to ball. Plus 1st step and quickness to fielding position. Hands advance through ball then gather to quick feet, Shows good versatility as INF/C. Catcher Pop Time: 2.0 Quick Feet and positive Actions. Lots of Potential