Jacob Perez: 3B/1B, (2023) Cheney Tech, CT. 6-foot-2, 155-pound lean athletic build. Solid and projectable at the plate, Perez clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. (62.4 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Sets up in a balanced athletic stance and uses a small stride. Had a short flat swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Pull side approach. Athletic in the infield, displayed a velocity of 71 mph; shows developing consistent feet, soft developing hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a stiff arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.34 at the event. 

6-foot-2, 155-pound lean long build. Above average at the plate, Perez clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. (64.7 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall open stance with a compact load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, uses a short upward swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 73 mph; shows soft hands, a twitchy exchange, and athletic feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.05 at the event. 

Exit Velocity: 87 mph

Arm Velocity: 73 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.05

Jacob Perez: 3B/1B, (2023) Cheney Tech, CT. 6-foot, 145-pound mature frame. Above average at the plate, Perez recorded an exit velocity of 82 mph. (67.31 mph bat speed average). (21.86 mph hand speed average). Started in an open stance with a controlled load, then used a closed stride. Bat speed was above average, used an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. In his round he found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 69 mph; showed sure hands, average feet, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.6 at the event. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jacob Perez, Cheney Tech, 2023, CT

Position: 3B/1B

Body: 6-foot, 145-pound mature frame.

Hit: (RHH) Above average. Begins in an open stance with a controlled load, then uses a closed stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 73.97 mph. 67.31 mph bat speed average. 21.86 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, average footwork, clean exchange. Solid.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 69 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).

6-foot, 145-pound long, slim. Projectable in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. Started in a tall open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Has quick bat speed, upwards wing plane and high finish. In the round he found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 69 mph; has developing feet, a twitchy exchange, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick. Used a loose arm action and a ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.5. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action while showing some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. He has even shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 67-69 mph; had sinking action and command low in the zone. Throws a 1/7 curveball 58-60 mph; that shows very consistent command and early action. Shows arm side command and fading action on his changeup 63-6 mph.  Shows projection.

Exit Velocity: 82 mph

Arm Velocity: 67 mph

Sixty Yard-Dash: 7.50