Jake
Panich

2/16/18 - Panich is a 6-foot-3 200-pound right-handed hitting first baseman in Missouri’s 2018 class.  He ran a 4.50 home to first and has a 79 mph exit velocity. At the plate, starts in a tall and thin set up, short stride, quick hands with fast bat speed, swing produced middle to pull side contact during hitting evals.  On the infield, 68 mph velo at first base, high three quarters arm slot, quick to the ball, sets feet and gains momentum to throw, soft hands, tall frame with long limbs, has ability to add strength, long arms allows for big target at first base. Panich has a tall frame with long limbs and levers, high three quarters arm slot, works hands over head during wind up, some rotation at balance point, works from 3B side of rubber, in line and under control down the mound, fastball at mostly 71-72 mph with occasional cutting action, 11-to-5 breaking ball, throws for a strike, has depth with late break, 61-64 mph, throws change up with fastball arm speed, 61-65 mph.