Uncommitted Spotlight: Jacob Weaver 2021 SS/RHP
October 14, 2020
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Scouting Report
Long Lean! Side/Front step positioned to 1B side of mound. Leg lift to coiled position, knee chest high. 3⁄4 Release. Momentum to the 1B side. Has arm strength. Long arc on backside. FB 85-87 with some Arm side run. CB 69-71 More of a SL action and from the 3⁄4 arm slot CH 76 Aggressive and attacking, good feel. SO much potential for Jacob as RHP and SS. Body suggests with growth and development, Velo with increase. Has athleticism. Top Follow in the 2021 Class!!
Positional Profile: SS/ RHP
Body: 6-2 175
Run: 6.8
Hit: RHH LOTS of potential. Wide base with slow load gets to stacked position. Minimal stride has slight coil and is in line. Arm angles are maintained, bat head has tilt. Attacking hands and very aggressive lower half. Has great rear side acceleration and balance. Path is short to contact and long through contact. Had great barrel round in the event. Demonstrated ability to go OPPO. Gap to Gap approach. Exit Velo 97
Power: Excellent potential for future power. Has natural lift.
Arm: Inf Velo 87 Arm works with ease. More strength coming.
Defense: Great athleticism with developing INF Skill set. Potential for a variety of positions Hands are soft and play through the ball while fielding. Would consider Jacob a Rising and Developing prospect in the 2021 Colorado class. High Ceiling of skills.
Pitching: Athlete on the mound right now. Plays a great SS and can Hit. Arm works with ease. FB up to 87 with higher ceiling. SL 71 CH76. Cant discount the potential he has as RHP or 2Way player in the future.
1-27-19
Uncommitted, 6-foot-0, 160-pound MIF who bats and throws right. Stands tall at the plate with a slow load to his backside. Long arms create whip through the zone with a slight uphill path to the ball. Strong lower leg drive creates an 80 MPH exit velocity with several hard ball s hit during the live round. Smooth actions in the field with good feet and balance. Showcased a quick glove to hand transfer and accuracy across the diamond. Arm played at 74 MPH. Projectable player and one to follow over the next few years.