83.7
Velocity (max)
2/14/21
CLASS OF 2022
LHP
OF
Jacob
Howard
Findlay
Defiance (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 160LBS
L/L • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: Ohio Elite 17U Rundgren
Defiance (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 160LBS
L/L • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: Ohio Elite 17U Rundgren
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81.8 - 83.2
Velo Range
2/14/21
1852
Spin Rate (avg)
2/14/21
Changeup
71.4 - 72.2
Velo Range
2/14/21
1458
Spin Rate (avg)
2/14/21
Curveball
67 - 69
Velo Range
2/10/19
2199
Spin Rate (avg)
2/14/21
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/14/21
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/14/21
277
Distance (max)
2/14/21
44
Sweet Spot %
2/14/21
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/14/21
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/14/21
9.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/14/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.14
60
2/14/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
2/14/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.14
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.2
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
135
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Scout Day: Ohio Elite North 2.14.21
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
135
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Scout Day: Ohio Elite North 2.14.21
Feb 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1852
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2199
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1458
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Scout Day: Ohio Elite North 2.14.21
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.7
Velocity (max)
81.8 - 83.2
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,926
Spin Rate (max)
1,852
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
66.0
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 66.0
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,202
Spin Rate (max)
2,199
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.2
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 72.2
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,480
Spin Rate (max)
1,458
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.2
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2021 Scout Day: Ohio Elite North - Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Ohio Elite North - Feb 16, 2021
- 2019 ACME/Legion Showcase - Complete Evaluations - Aug 22, 2019
- 2019 ACME/Legion Showcase - Top Performers - Jul 22, 2019
- Results from 2019 ACME/Legion Showcase - Jul 20, 2019
- Ohio Weekly Scout Blog - April 8-14 - Apr 15, 2019
- 2019 Scout Day: Midwest Prospects - Complete Evaluations - Mar 13, 2019
- 2019 Scout Day: Midwest Prospects - Top Performers - Feb 12, 2019
- 2019 Scout Day: Midwest Prospects - Sneak Peek - Feb 12, 2019
- Results from 2019 Scout Day: Midwest Prospects - Feb 11, 2019
- Junior Future Games Tryouts: Complete Evaluations - Jul 23, 2018
- 2018 Junior Future Games Trials - Top Performers - Jul 1, 2018
- 2018 Junior Future Games Trials - Sneak Peek - Jul 1, 2018
- Results from Ohio's 2018 Junior Future Games Trials - Jun 28, 2018
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Jacob Howard: LHP/OF, (2022) Defiance, OH. 5-foot-9, 160-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, Howard recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. Started in a wide athletic stance with a quick controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is average and uses a level swing plane. Athletic in the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 88 mph;has a quick exchange, soft hands, and quick athletic feet. Fields the ball one hand, movements laterally were athletic. Arm action was very quick. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.14. On the mound, showed quick arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-83 mph; shows arm side command and running action. Has plus action on his 1/7 curveball (66-67). His changeup (68-71) shows arm side command and fading action.
Body Type: 5-foot-9, 156-pound athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics: Wide stance with a small load that has minimal movement. keeps his hands loaded.
Hit: Level bat path with a pull side approach. Good feel in the box, and swings with intent.
Power: Line drive guy right now with more to come.
Offensive Projection: Top of the lineup guy.
Field: Aggressive feet in his approach prior to play through. Ball skills are on par for his class.
Throw: Over the top arm slot with loose arm action. Good arm strength that results in good carry on his throws.
Defensive Projection: Corner outfield.
Body Type: 5-foot-9, 156-pound athletic frame.
Delivery/Mechanics: Athletic delivery that features loose arm action. Everything stays pretty well connected and on time as he works down the mound.
Fastball: Has a little arm side run with good control of the pitch. More to come as he physically develops. Ranges from 75-78mph.
Curveball: Very good pitch with sharp break to it. Loopy action with potential to be a very good secondary pitch to his fastball. Ranges from 59-62mph.
Changeup: Developing pitch that he slows his arm speed down for a little. Ranges from 65-69mph.
Pitchability: Very good.
2/10/19 Pitching
Body Type: Smallish, athletic frame at 5-foot-8, 162-pounds.
Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Interesting prospect. Struggled with repeatability, but when he was in line and maintained direction/momentum to the plate, he showed consistency in the zone and an uptick in velo. Long arm action through a ¾ to higher ¾ slot.
Fastball: Started out 72-75 mph, but showed 76-77 mph velocity by the end of his pen. Occasional arm side run to his pitches.
Curveball: Mostly 57-59 mph. Showed 1/7 shape. Big, loopy action. Located in the zone.
Changeup: Still developing feel. Mostly straight at 67-69 mph. Shows similar arm speed, but room for development.
Summary: Knowing that he will come through Defiance High School’s pitching program adds to the intrigue. Still a young prospect, but showed flashes of potential in this outing. Interesting follow over the next three years.
2/10/19
Body Type: 5-foot-8, 142 pounds. Athletic, lean build with room to fill.
Swing Mechanics: Hits out of wider, but balanced stance and with weight on back leg. Produces a level bat path as he swings through the zone. Shifted weight at times early out in front causing him to be off-balanced.
Hit: Showed ability to make solid contact in his round. Barrel action that produced several hard line drives.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity exhibiting plus bat speed for his class.
Offensive Projection: TBD but can see being a middle of the order guy to help produce runs.
Run: 7.47 60-yard.
Field: Did a solid job fielding it with nice glove work. Works the baseball well getting himself in position to attack it and take momentum into his throws.
Throw: 81 mph from the outfield to home. Stronger arm for his class no doubt. Only going to improve as he fills out and gets stronger.
Defensive Projection: TBD at this time. Plenty of time to develop in the great high school program he’s a part of.
6/27/18
Howard is another guy who showed a well-rounded skill set and easily could have been on this list for his glove in the outfield or his lefty stick. Drove the ball all over the yard in BP, showing above average juice with signs of power on the way. Also looked the part in the outfield. Confident, athletic actions with an above average arm. On the bump the southpaw has a smooth/mechanically sound delivery. Really gets off back side well, creating a ton of energy down the mound. Arm works through a near high-¾ slot with noticeable quickness to it. Offers a quality three pitch mix with a fastball up to 72 mph and changeup standing out amongst secondary offerings.
60-yard dash: 7.59
Outfield Velocity: 73
Exit Velocity: 70