Progress Report: LHP Jackson Kent
April 10, 2020
As we dig through the players and numbers from this past winter, we are taking a look at a "Progress Report" feature that highlights players that have shown significant improvement in their game; whether it's on the mechanical end, performance wise, physicality or in the measurable statistic department. The "Progress Report" can be a minor improvement in recent months or a substantial transformation over time. Today we take a look at:
Jackson Kent
Class of 2021 / LHP
Rankings
StateRank: 7 / POS: 2
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Lake ParkState: IL
- Summer Team: Top Tier North
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Height: 6-3Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
88
Max FB
(07/14/20)
84 - 87
FB
(07/14/20)
69 - 70
CB
(07/14/20)
72 - 78
CH
(02/09/20)
![Trackman](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
Trackman - Fastball
87.7
Velocity (max)
(07/14/20)
84.9 - 87.1
Velo Range
(07/14/20)
85.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/14/20)
2087
Spin Rate (max)
(07/14/20)
1966
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/14/20)
IVB (max)
(07/14/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/14/20)
HM (max)
(07/14/20)
HM (avg)
(07/14/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/14/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/14/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/14/20)
Zone %
(07/14/20)
Top Prospect - Milwaukee (Invite Only)
Jul 14, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87.7
Velo Range
84.9 - 87.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
85.3
Spin Rate (max)
2087
Spin Rate (avg)
1966
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.3
Velocity (max)
(07/14/20)
69.1 - 70.3
Velo Range
(07/14/20)
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/14/20)
1864
Spin Rate (max)
(07/14/20)
1844
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/14/20)
IVB (max)
(07/14/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/14/20)
HM (max)
(07/14/20)
HM (avg)
(07/14/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/14/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/14/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/14/20)
Zone %
(07/14/20)
Top Prospect - Milwaukee (Invite Only)
Jul 14, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.3
Velo Range
69.1 - 70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.3
Spin Rate (max)
1864
Spin Rate (avg)
1844
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(07/14/20)
Rise+
(07/14/20)
Sink+
(07/14/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(07/14/20)
Sweep+
(07/14/20)
Videos
(2/9/20)
(7/2/19)
Player News
- 2024 MLB Draft: Cross Checking the Top College Left Handed Pitchers - Jun 20, 2024
- 2021 PBR First Team All-State - Jul 15, 2021
- Final Illinois Power 25 Team Rankings - Jun 24, 2021
- 4A State Championship: Plainfield East Holds Off Lake Park - Jun 19, 2021
- 4A State Semi-Finals: Plainfield East and Lake Park Advance - Jun 19, 2021
- Lake Park Routs St. Charles North, Advances to 4A Super-Sectional - Jun 12, 2021
- No. 7 Lake Park Knocks Off Geneva In a Dukane Conference Matchup - May 22, 2021
- PBR Illinois Player of the Week: LHP Jackson Kent - May 12, 2021
- Top Prospect - Milwaukee: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 9, 2020
- Top Prospect - Milwaukee: Statistical Analysis - Jul 21, 2020
- Top Prospect - Milwaukee: Quick Hits - Jul 16, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: Top '21 Uncommitted LHP's - May 15, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2021 Risers - May 11, 2020
- Progress Report: LHP Jackson Kent - Apr 10, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 26, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 10, 2020
- IL/WI All-State Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 5, 2019
Stay tuned over the next couple of months as we will continue to check-in on prospects throughout the state of Illinois who have made noticeable improvements to their games.
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Scouting Report
Most Recent Event:
Preseason All-State (2.9.20)
Previous Event:
All-State Games (7.2.19)
Crunching The Numbers:
FB Velocity (Range): 83-84 mph (Previous 78-81 mph)
What Did We See?
Kent, a 6-foot-3, 192-pound, wide-shouldered junior, has long been a projectable left-hander with feel for the mound. Over the past six months Kent has gotten fully healthy and his velocity has started to tick up. At this winter's Preseason All-State Kent sat a comfortable 83-84 mph, touching 86 all while showing feel for a three-pitch mix, including a deep breaking ball at 66-68 mph. Kent is a 2021 uncommitted left-handed arm to follow moving forward.