Jackson Steensma: RHP/3B, (2022) Byron Center, MI. 6-foot-4, 240-pound. At the plate, the switch hitter had an exit velocity of 95 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Bat speed is some, shows an uphill swing plane and a back foot finish. Through the round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. In the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 88 mph. Smooth on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a loose arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Shows easy effort in his delivery. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands hard with a clean finish. Curveball (71-73 mph).Threw his fastball 85-86 mph and topped out at 87 mph; shows running action and arm side control. His changeup (77-79) shows sinking action and low in the zone control. His 10/4 slider showed late action and low in the zone control.
Scout Evaluation
Jackson Steensma, Byron Center, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-4, 240-pound .
Hit: (Switch) Started in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a big leg kick. Some bat speed. Back foot finish, uphill swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 91.74 mph. 62.51 mph bat speed average. 19.95 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 88 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Smooth. Easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Strong balance point, even shoulders, lands hard, a clean finish.
FB: T87. 85-86 mph. (Max spin 1995; Avg 1907). Arm side accuracy, running action.
CB: 71-73 mph.
CH: 77-79 mph. Low in the zone control, sinking action.
SL: Low in the zone command, late action, 10/4 movement.
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Jackson Steensma: RHP/3B, (2022) Byron Center, MI. 6-foot-4, 240-pound. At the plate, the switch hitter had an exit velocity of 95 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Bat speed is some, shows an uphill swing plane and a back foot finish. Through the round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. In the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 88 mph. Smooth on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a loose arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Shows easy effort in his delivery. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands hard with a clean finish. Curveball (71-73 mph).Threw his fastball 85-86 mph and topped out at 87 mph; shows running action and arm side control. His changeup (77-79) shows sinking action and low in the zone control. His 10/4 slider showed late action and low in the zone control.
Scout Evaluation
Jackson Steensma, Byron Center, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-4, 240-pound .
Hit: (Switch) Started in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a big leg kick. Some bat speed. Back foot finish, uphill swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 91.74 mph. 62.51 mph bat speed average. 19.95 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 88 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Smooth. Easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Strong balance point, even shoulders, lands hard, a clean finish.
FB: T87. 85-86 mph. (Max spin 1995; Avg 1907). Arm side accuracy, running action.
CB: 71-73 mph.
CH: 77-79 mph. Low in the zone control, sinking action.
SL: Low in the zone command, late action, 10/4 movement.