Unsigned Senior Spotlight: RHP/OF Jacob Johnson
December 22, 2017
With the final spring season approaching for 2018 prospects, we take a look seniors still on the market.
Today we look at:
Jacob Johnson
Class of 2018 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 105 / POS: 47
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Center GroveState: IN
- Summer Team: Indiana Elite
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Height: 5`11Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
88
Max FB
83 - 87
FB
70 - 72
CB
75 - 77
CH
70 - 74
SL
Position
6.99
60-yard
89
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
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Scouting Report
6/13/17: 5-foot-11, 175 pound right-handed pitcher sat 80-83mph with the fastball from a high 3/4 slot. Shows command to both sides of the plate. Breaking ball has depth with 11/5 shape at 70-72. Slightly closed in shoulders during load. Lands on 3B side of mound. Good rhythm down the mound, drop and drive type delivery. Finishes athletically.
2/19/17: 5-foot-11, 175 pound outfielder. Offensively, hits from a balanced setup, leg kick timing trigger. Average lower half, maintains balance. Showcased average bat speed with a level swing path. Shows fluid rhythm throughout the swing. Line drive approach. Registered a high exit velocity of 83 mph. Defensively, throws from a long, high ¾ arm action with accuracy and some carry. Throws topped at 86 mph. Possesses fluid footwork, quick exchange. Plays through the baseball. Ran a 6.99 in the laser-timed 60 yard dash.
10/16/16: 5-foot-10, 165 pounder works at a quick pace on the bump. Pitches from a ¾ arm angle with a long, loose arm action. Quick arm speed. Max effort with a rushed delivery. Shoulders work uphill, falls off towards 1B side. Lands closed. Fastball was straight at 83-87, topping out at 88. Breaking ball has gradual movement from an 11/5 shape, erratic in the zone at 70-74. Changeup was thrown with near fastball arm speed with some arm side run and thrown for a strike at 75-77. Defensively in the OF uses a long, loose ¾ arm action. Throws topped out at 89 with carry. Footwork is quick. Exchange is clean, packs during the exchange. Offensively, the RHH hits from a narrow, slightly open setup. Long stride, small load back. Lower half needs refined. Short, quick hands to the baseball, high exit velocity of 83.
6/23/16: 6-foot, 175 pound righty works from a long, high 3/4 arm action with above average arm speed. Fastball was 80-83, touching 84 and thrown for a strike. Spun the breaking ball well at 70-72. Changeup was 75-77.