Jake Olguin
Pacheco

Listed at 5-foot-9, 130-pounds, Pacheco plays much bigger in-game where a “not scared” mentality shines. The high-waisted athlete confidently roams centerfield with quality glove skills along with a stronger, accurate arm. He takes quality routes to balls, and has the speed to potentially stick in centerfield at the next level. The left-handed hitter looked the part of a future top of the order bat, and was comfortable tracking pitches in each of his plate appearances. Rocking back from an athletic crouch, his quick hands work the barrel directly to the ball on a slightly uphill path. While his wiry frame provides for more line drive strength, he was able to get on a few balls over the weekend and drive them into both gaps including an inside-the-park home run that showcased his speed. Overall, Pacheco’s speed and athleticism should allow him to make bigger jumps in the future as his frame continues to mature and he gains more in-game experience.

Coming in at No.10, uncommitted, bats and throws left.  Effortless delivery from the mound. Attacks the zone with a 3-pitch mix. On the mound comes from 3/4 arm slot, square and inline to plate. FB was 78-80 mph with arm side run. Curve had tight spin with late depth with 2/7 shape at 68-69 mph. In this Centennial State Games performance below threw 5 innings, gave up 4 hits and struck out 8. In the spring Pacheco was 2-1 on the mound with a 3.77 ERA. He logged 26 innings pitched and struck out 21. Also a two way player. Pacheco projects as a one or two hole hitter. Hit .348 this spring with 11 RBIs in 66 at-bats.