Unsigned Senior Spotlight: RHP/INF Will Jaynes
December 10, 2019
Over the last few weeks, the PBR Illinois staff has been covering the state's senior class by detailing the destinations the prospects are headed. From the Big Ten to the Atlantic Sun, we've been providing analysis and the latest notes on the future homes of the top talent in Illinois. Today, we're shining a light on the prospects who do not yet have landing spots for the fall of 2020.
Throughout the rest of this week, we'll highlight some names who deserve a little more attention as they prepare for the final spring seasons of their high school careers.
UNCOMMITTED SPOTLIGHT
Will Jaynes
Class of 2020 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Waubonsie ValleyState: IL
- Summer Team: Kane County Crush
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Height: 6-3Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Videos
(10/6/19)
Player News
- Unsigned Senior Spotlight: RHP/INF Will Jaynes - Dec 10, 2019
- Illinois Unsigned Senior Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Oct 18, 2019
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 17, 2019
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 7, 2019
- Senior Games: Top Overall Prospects - Sep 23, 2019
- Senior Games: Infielder Analysis - Sep 20, 2019
- Senior Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 20, 2019
- Senior Games: Quick Hits - Aug 9, 2019
- Top Prospect - Chicago: Top Overall Prospects - Jul 22, 2019
- Top Prospect - Chicago: Infield Analysis - Jul 18, 2019
Jaynes emerged as a high-follow arm at the Unsigned Senior Showcase but his ability as a position player is just as impressive. Below is a position player video of Jaynes at the Senior Games in August.
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Highly projectable frame, lean and athletic with room to fill.
Delivery: Easy tall and fall delivery, smooth down tempo rhythm to foot strike, lands square and stays on line, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm, live and loose, high 3/4 slot, quick arm that projects.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Hard and lively through the zone, mostly straight with finish.
CB: 65-67 mph. Played with some depth, 11/5 shape.
SL: 72-75 mph. 10/4 shape, showed feel and spin, thrown aggressively.
CH: 75-79 mph. Slight sinking action, mostly straight and showed above average feel.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Athletic, long-limbed frame. Room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Loose levers and hands, creates bat speed, ability to backspin the baseball to the pull-side and can work gap-to-gap. High-upside right-handed swing.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the barrel at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Short, loose arm action plays from a ¾ slot and comes out of the hand clean and easy. Throws had carry and played accurate across the diamond.
Defense: Steady infield defender, easy actions, plays tall at times, reliable hands and clean release.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works with rhythm and stays on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, ¾ slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Plays straight, located for strikes.
CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 shape.
SL: 73 mph. 10/4 sweeping shape, thrown aggressively, potential swing and miss pitch.
CH: 72 mph. Played straight.