Jacob
Soha

Jacob Soha: 1B/RHP, (2024) Pickerington Central, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound physical projectable frame. (70.9 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Has explosive bat speed, uphill swing plane and high finish. Produced tons of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Solid capable showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 86 mph; had next level hands, consistent footwork, and a twitchy clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Recorded a 60 time of 7.42 at the event. Advanced on the mound, using a short clean arm action he showed quick consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. He has in line shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish.  (Max spin 2028; Avg 1886). 

 1B/RHP, (2024) Pickerington Central, OH. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. In the box, Soha recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. Started in an athletic tall stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed was quick, had a loose uphill swing plane and a back foot finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 83 mph; has sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.69. On the mound, had a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort.

Jacob Soha: 1B/RHP, (2024) Pickerington Central, OH. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. (68.4 mph bat speed average). (21.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Has quick bat speed, loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 81 mph; has consistent feet, a natural exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.7. On the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Threw his fastball 82-84 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1734; Avg 1637). His 11/5 curveball (64-65) shows early action. (Max spin 1856; Avg 1818). He shows some action on his changeup (72-74). Throws a 10/4 slider (72-73) with late action. (Max spin 1792; Avg 1787). 

Jacob Soha: 1B/RHP, (2024) Pickerington Central, OH. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 91 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (69.95 mph bat speed average). (21.37 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, shows a level loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels through his rounds. Pull side up the middle approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 79 mph; showed consistent hands, a natural fluid exchange, and average in control feet. Uses his glove out front. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.63.  

Jacob Soha: 1B/RHP, (2024) Pickerington Central, OH. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. (65.82 mph bat speed average). (22.23 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick stride. Had above average bat speed, level swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 79 mph; showed athletic feet, firm hands, and a natural packing exchange. When fielding he gathers the ball deep. Showed a compact arm action and consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a time of 7.6 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable on the mound, used a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has a tall balance point and in line shoulders. Lands soft with a clean finish. Curveball (62-63 mph). Threw his fastball 76-79 mph. (Max spin 1718; Avg 1577). 

Jacob Soha: 1B/RHP, (2024) Pickerington Central, OH. 6-foot-3, 195-pound projectable frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 89 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed was above average, and showed an upward swing plane. Athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; had athletic consistent footwork, a clean exchange, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.89. On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 77-80 mph; had arm side command and running action. His changeup (70-74) has arm side control and fading action. Shows plus action on his 11/5 slider (70-72). 

6-foot-2, 170-pound athletic, projectable body frame. At first base he has fluid footwork and showed the ability to move well laterally covering good ground with his length. Reached a velocity of 79 mph on his throws. On the mound he throws with regular effort to his delivery with a vertical leg lift landing slightly more open at foot strike. Has quickness to his arm speed through a ¾ slot. Fastball was mostly true through the zone ranging from 77-80 mph. Curveball is thrown on an 11/5 plane with decent depth and mostly gradual break at this point between 68-69 mph. Throws his changeup using fastball arm speed at 70-71 mph. Right-handed hitter starts his swing from a balanced stance creating a fluid rhythmic weight shift with his lower half to his back leg before finishing his swing with a two-handed follow through. Showed the ability to hit the ball to both sides of the field during his round of BP while registering an exit velocity of 89 mph. Ran an 8.06 60-yard dash.

Swing Mechanics: Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Toe turn with slight back load to hands.
Hit: Uphill path with physical stroke. Bat speed is developing. Ball jumps when squared, especially to the opposite field.
Power: Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Middle of the lineup.
Field: Frame and skill set for the first base position. Plays off the bag with feel and above average ball skills for the spot.
Throw: Clean arm through a high-¾ slot with obvious jump out of the hand.

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Slower paced tempo on the mound to a delivery that requires little effort. Near over the top right-hander with a clean arm. Expect easy veto gains down the road. Long lever type that gets down the mound well.

Fastball: 68-72 mph. Fills it up with the offering that shows some action to both sides of the plate. Challenged hitter with this pitch throughout his outing.

Curveball: 61-62 mph. 11/5 wrinkle offering with gradual action. Nice change of pace offering that has more depth than action.

Pitchability: Strike thrower.