Preseason All State Spotlight 2019 C Jakob Runnels
December 11, 2017
On January 27th, 2018 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, 100 of the top high school prospects ranging from the 2018-2021 classes will participate in Preseason All-State which is the premier kickoff event for the 2018 spring high school season. Preseason All-State will feature high-end draft talent, numerous Division 1 recruits, and some of the top uncommitted underclassman in the state.
Leading up to the event we will highlight each upcoming participant through their own individual spotlight which includes video, reports, and more. Today we take a look at 2019 C Jakob Runnels of Auburndale HS,FL..
Jakob Runnels
Class of 2019 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 175 / POS: 21
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: AuburndaleState: FL
- Summer Team: Orlando Scorpions 2019 Founders Club
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Height: 5-10Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.45
60-yard
2.02 - 2.10
Pop Time
78
C Velo
95
Exit Velo
![Trackman](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
Trackman - Hitting
102.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/29/21)
94.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
(09/29/21)
321
Distance (avg)
(09/29/21)
397
Distance (max)
(09/29/21)
Hard Hit %
(09/29/21)
Barrel %
(09/29/21)
Sweet Spot %
(09/29/21)
Line Drive %
(09/29/21)
Fly Ball %
(09/29/21)
Mid-Florida Conference Scout Day
Sep 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
102
Exit Velocity (avg)
94.1
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
397
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Videos
(9/30/17)
(8/5/15)
Player News
- Mid-Florida Conference Scout Day: TrackMan Leaders - Sep 30, 2021
- FL Preseason All-State Catcher Breakdown - Feb 8, 2018
- Preseason All-State Statistical Breakdown: Top Exit Velocities - Jan 29, 2018
- Orlando Scorpions Standouts - Dec 20, 2017
- Florida Underclass Games: Class of 2019 Breakdown - Oct 6, 2017
- Florida Underclass Games: Top Statistical Performances - Oct 2, 2017
- Florida Burn 2016 Fall Tryouts: 2019 Standouts - Aug 17, 2016
- Florida Underclass Games: Catching Analysis - Aug 24, 2015
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Scouting Report
8/13/16- 5-foot-9, 160 pounds with strong forearms and wrists. Slightly open stance in the box and showed quick, loose hands with good hand eye. Took solid rounds of batting practice and displayed some gap to-gap potential. Ball jumps off the bat.
8/5/15- 5-foot-9, 145 pound catcher/outfielder with a lean loose projectable young body on a smaller frame. Two handed catcher with short ¾ arm. Good arm strength for his age. Steps behind front foot and shuffles feet heel to heel. Erect stance at the plate with loose hands and good rhythm. Good line drive approach with short compact quick stroke. Contact type hitter. Good hand eye. Gap power. Short ¾ arm behind the plate. 4.8 to 1B. 2.1 pop time with a catchers velocity of 68 mph. 75 mph exit bat speed velocity.