Jacob Thompson: 2B/C, (2023) Mt Greylock regional high school, MA. 5-foot-7, 180-pound proportional frame. Capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 79 mph. (66.5 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a long swing plane and level finish. Created loud contact and found a few barrels. Base hit approach. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 62 mph; had soft developing hands, a developing clean exchange, and developing footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 59 mph; shows a developing transfer, developing hands, and developing feet. Clean setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag.
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Jacob Thompson
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Jacob Thompson: 2B/C, (2023) Mt Greylock regional high school, MA. 5-foot-7, 180-pound proportional frame. Capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 79 mph. (66.5 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a long swing plane and level finish. Created loud contact and found a few barrels. Base hit approach. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 62 mph; had soft developing hands, a developing clean exchange, and developing footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 59 mph; shows a developing transfer, developing hands, and developing feet. Clean setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag.