Uncommitted Prospect Spotlight: 2022 1B/OF Jake Books
September 17, 2019
Just five weeks have passed since the completion of the 2019 PBR Future Games and to date a total of nine players that made up the 21 player Team Pennsylvania roster have announced a college commitment.
Over the coming weeks we will take a look at the remaining dozen prospects that participated in a Team PA uniform and recap their performance at the event.
Today we continue with a look at 2022 1B/OF Jake Books. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound left-handed hitter showcased above average balance and an advanced approach to hitting while leading the team in RBI over the course of three games. Books currently shows the ability to drive the baseball to all fields with his strength coming from his lower half. A 93 mph bat exit velocity and a frame that has room to continue developing should lead to additional power in the coming years.
Jake Books
Class of 2022 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Spring-FordState: PA
- Summer Team: Keystone State Bombers 16U National
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Height: 6-2Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
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Videos
(7/31/19)
Player News
- 2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 1 - Apr 5, 2022
- Preseason All-State Rewind: Southeast (2 of 3) - Dec 22, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Batted Hard Hit % of 2020 / Class of 2022 - Feb 2, 2021
- On Deck Preview: Area Code ID Series - NY/PA - Jan 20, 2021
- MSI MLK Pro Invite Scout Blog - Jan 19, 2021
- Recruiting Board: University of Pittsburgh - Dec 27, 2020
- Year in Review - Top Bat Speed (Avg) of 2020 / Class of 2022 - Dec 18, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2022 Corner Infielders - May 26, 2020
- 2020 Preseason All-State Southeast: Session 1 & 2 Standouts - Feb 27, 2020
- On Deck Preview: Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 1 - Feb 10, 2020
- Uncommitted Prospect Spotlight: 2022 1B/OF Jake Books - Sep 17, 2019
- Summer 2019 Recap: Top Bat Exit Velocities - Sep 7, 2019
- PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: 1B/OF Jake Books - Jul 25, 2019
- PBR Limited Series Review: Top Corner Infield Prospects - Jul 4, 2019
- Eastern PA Top Prospect Games Analysis: Black Team - Jun 23, 2019
- Eastern PA Top Prospect Games Pitching Rotations Released - Jun 15, 2019
- Eastern PA Top Prospect Games: Finalized Roster & Schedule - Jun 14, 2019
Team Pennsylvania Roster
NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
Josh Beck | PA | Lancaster Catholic | 2021 | LHP | Radford |
Colton Book | PA | Manheim Central | 2021 | LHP | Stony Brook |
Jake Books | PA | Malvern Prep | 2022 | 1B | |
Justin Butler | PA | Quakertown Community | 2021 | C | |
Derek Cease | PA | Nanticoke Area | 2021 | SS | |
Maddix Dalena | PA | Montoursville | 2022 | 1B | |
Dylan DuCharme | PA | Spring-Ford | 2021 | OF | |
Alex Gabauer | PA | Norwin | 2021 | SS | |
Luke Holman | PA | Wilson West Lawn | 2021 | RHP | |
Cullen Horowicz | WV | Jefferson | 2021 | 3B | |
Michael Kilker | PA | Hazleton Area | 2021 | RHP | West Virginia |
Paxton Kling | PA | Central (Martinsburg) | 2022 | OF | |
Chase Kriebel | PA | Clarion Area | 2022 | LHP | Florida Gulf Coast |
Colin Lewandowski | PA | William Penn Charter | 2021 | RHP | |
Andrew Muraco | PA | Franklin Regional | 2021 | SS | Coastal Carolina |
Rafe Perich | PA | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | SS | |
Erik Ritchie | PA | Souderton Area | 2021 | LHP | East Carolina |
Caleb Sturtevant | PA | Cocalico | 2022 | OF | Pittsburgh |
Evin Sullivan | PA | North Penn | 2021 | C | Binghamton |
Carter Welch | PA | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | LHP | |
Trey Yesavage | PA | Boyertown | 2021 | RHP | Pittsburgh |
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
West Chester Dragons Scout Day | PA | 10/05 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
RC Knights 16U Scout Day | PA | 10/12 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2019 Future Prospects Showcase | PA | 10/19 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2019 Elite Prospect Showcase | PA | 10/26 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2019 Fall Measurables & Evaluation Showcase | PA | 11/02 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2019 Holiday Showcase | PA | 12/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
RECENT NEWS
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 SS/2B Matthew Mullin (La Salle College HS) 9/09/24
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 3B/SS Dylan Shawver (Mount Union) 9/06/24
- PA Uncommitted Spotlight: '25 C/OF Patrick White (The Haverford School) 9/05/24
- PA PA Class of 2026 Rankings (Summer Update) 9/03/24
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 MIF/OF Tanner Cunningham (Pine-Richland) 9/02/24
Scouting Report
+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)
6/28/19
6-foot-2, 200-pound left-handed hitter showcased arguably the most balanced, consistent offensive approach of any hitter at the event. Went 3-for-8 with a walk and an a pair of RBI over the course of three games. Also made several loud outs and was a tough out all weekend. Polished defender at first base, Books also has above average feel for three pitches on the mound and a solid knowledge of how to attack hitters. Books was added to the Team Pennsylvania roster for the PBR Future Games following his performance.
6-foot-2, 200-pound two-way prospect sat 78-80 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a balanced, repeatable delivery. Displayed feel for spin with a curveball at 63-64 that had 1/7 rotation. Also commanded a slider with shorter break out of the same window at 68-70 and a changeup at 69-72. Left-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiate his swing with a heel-raise stride. Clears his hips well and works through the baseball regularly with a feel for the barrel. Registered a bat exit velocity of 92 mph and ran a 7.33 60-yard dash. Showcased a soft glove hand and active feet around the bag at first base.
6-foot-1, 195-pound two-way prospect with an athletic, projectable frame. The primary pitcher sat 78-80 from an over-the-top arm slot with slight arm-side run to his fastball. Also showcased a curveball at 61-65 with 1/7 rotation and a changeup that sat 65-66 at near fastball arm-speed. The left-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Showed the ability to create backspin with present gap power and an above average feel for the barrel. Registered an 83 mph bat exit velocity and showcased athletic actions defensively with 80 mph arm strength from the outfield.