Jake Haarde: SS/OF, (2024) Lincoln-Sudbury Regional, MA. Penn State Commit, 6-foot, 180-pound athletic solid build. Projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 95 mph. (71.2 mph bat speed average). (23.4 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing, used a long flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph. Projectable in the outfield, he used momentum and arm strength to record throws up to 90 mph;has developing athletic feet, a natural exchange, and developing soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic developing movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.94.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Jake Haarde: SS/OF, (2024) Lincoln-Sudbury Regional, MA. 6-foot, 180-pound mature athletic frame. Above average and advanced at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph. (72.5 mph bat speed average). (23.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Has explosive bat speed, flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable and athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 83 mph; showed a natural clean exchange, soft developing hands, and consistent athletic feet. Fielded the ball out front with developing athletic movement laterally. Decent accuracy to the bag, used a ¾ slot and a consistent arm action. 

Jake Haarde: SS/OF, (2024) Lincoln-Sudbury Regional, MA. 6-foot, 180-pound projectable athletic build. Above average and athletic at the plate, Haarde clocked an exit velocity of 92 mph. (71.6 mph bat speed average). (23.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Has a flat simple swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. In the round he found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic projectable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 79 mph; had soft sure hands, athletic consistent footwork, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot with decent accuracy to the bag. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.8 60-yard dash.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

6-foot, 175-pound lean athletic frame. Advanced during batting practice, Haarde had a max exit velocity of 93 mph. (67.4 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic tall stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has electric bat speed, loose level swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 79 mph; showed athletic feet, a quick exchange, and twitchy hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.08. 

Exit Velocity: 93 mph

Arm Velocity: 79 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.08

Jake Haarde: 2B/SS, (2024) Lincoln-Sudbury Regional, MA. 5-foot-11, 160-pound lean athletic build. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 91 mph. (69.26 mph bat speed average). (22.31 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Has quick above average bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Raw in the infield, his best throw was registered at 75 mph; had a clean exchange, developing quick footwork, and soft developing hands. Movements laterally were developing athletic and he fields the ball out front. Using a loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.0. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jake Haarde, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional, 2024, MA

Position: 2B/SS

Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pound lean athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Quick above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 83.79 mph. 69.26 mph bat speed average. 22.31 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft developing hands, developing quick footwork, clean exchange. Raw.  Movements laterally were developing athletic and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.00 (60-yard).

5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitting infielder. He turned in an impressive workout at the event. The approach in the infield is solid, throwing 74 mph during the infield portion of the workout. The glove is soft and he moves athletically. The bat has an exit velocity of 90 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot steps into the swing. The path is clean, good life to the hands and he has improved immensely since last July. 

Exit Velocity- 90 mph

INF Velocity- 75 mph

5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder. I thought he showed well at the event. Ran a 7.6, which will have to improve as he matures in age. The feet and glove in the infield were solid, as the footwork is on the right path. He threw 69 mph across the diamond at the workout. The setup at the plate is even and the bottom half is under control throughout the swing. The hands work short to the ball and his future is bright with the bat. Solid prospect.

INF Velocity- 69 mph