Jonathan Drake: 3B/RHP, (2022) Grosse Pointe South, MI. 6-foot, 210-pound. Advanced in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (65.9 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a quiet open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Has raw explosive bat speed, short simple swing plane and level finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Pull side line drive approach. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 73 mph; had sure hands, consistent footwork, and a clean exchange. Deep fielding mechanics. Athletic on the mound, used an loose long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and shows some effort. He has even shoulders and a consistent balance point. Shows a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-82 mph. has arm side command. (Max spin 1827; Avg 1504). Threw a 11/5 curveball (68-69) with tight hard action. (Max spin 1891; Avg 1837). Changeup (none) shows arm side in the zone accuracy.
Scout Evaluation
Jonathan Drake, Grosse Pointe South, 2022, MI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 210-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Advanced. Started in a quiet open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Raw explosive bat speed. Level finish, short simple swing. Pull side line drive approach.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 81.4 mph. 65.9 mph bat speed average. 19.8 mph hand speed average.
Pitching: Athletic. Stretch only delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, loose long arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: T80. 77-82 mph. (Max spin 1827; Avg 1504). Arm side accuracy.
Jonathan Drake: 3B/RHP, (2022) Grosse Pointe South, MI. 6-foot, 210-pound. Athletic at the plate, Drake's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. Begins in an open stance with a smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is above average, exhibits a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found a few barrels with loud contact. Up the middle approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 77 mph.
Scout Evaluation
Jonathan Drake, Grosse Pointe South, 2022, MI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 210-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Began in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 86.61 mph. Ranks #3 with ev at the event.
Arm: 77 mph infield velocity.
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Jonathan Drake: 3B/RHP, (2022) Grosse Pointe South, MI. 6-foot, 210-pound. Advanced in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (65.9 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a quiet open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Has raw explosive bat speed, short simple swing plane and level finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Pull side line drive approach. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 73 mph; had sure hands, consistent footwork, and a clean exchange. Deep fielding mechanics. Athletic on the mound, used an loose long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and shows some effort. He has even shoulders and a consistent balance point. Shows a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-82 mph. has arm side command. (Max spin 1827; Avg 1504). Threw a 11/5 curveball (68-69) with tight hard action. (Max spin 1891; Avg 1837). Changeup (none) shows arm side in the zone accuracy.
Scout Evaluation
Jonathan Drake, Grosse Pointe South, 2022, MI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 210-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Advanced. Started in a quiet open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Raw explosive bat speed. Level finish, short simple swing. Pull side line drive approach.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 81.4 mph. 65.9 mph bat speed average. 19.8 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid. Shows deep glove work.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Athletic. Stretch only delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, loose long arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: T80. 77-82 mph. (Max spin 1827; Avg 1504). Arm side accuracy.
CB: 68-69 mph. Tight hard action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1891; Avg 1837).
CH: Arm side in the zone control.
Player Spotlight
Jonathan Drake: 3B/RHP, (2022) Grosse Pointe South, MI. 6-foot, 210-pound. Athletic at the plate, Drake's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. Begins in an open stance with a smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is above average, exhibits a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found a few barrels with loud contact. Up the middle approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 77 mph.
Scout Evaluation
Jonathan Drake, Grosse Pointe South, 2022, MI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 210-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Began in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 86.61 mph. Ranks #3 with ev at the event.
Arm: 77 mph infield velocity.