Jake
Barker

Jake Barker: 1B/OF, (2023) Chardon, OH. 6-foot-3, 220-pound physical athletic build. (76.5 mph bat speed average). (23.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits a loose swing plane and balanced good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable capable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 82 mph; has a natural exchange, fluid athletic feet, and sure hands. Advanced projectable throwing from the outfield, he displayed power in his arm with throws up to 90 mph;had a quick clean exchange, soft sure hands, and consistent in control footwork. Laterally, movements were quick athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a very quick loose arm action.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

 3B/RHP, (2023) Chardon, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound. In the box, Barker clocked an exit velocity of 97 mph. Starts in a balanced tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, displayed a loose uphill swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 82 mph; has consistent feet, a natural exchange, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.7. 

Jake Barker: 3B/RHP, (2023) Chardon, OH. 6-foot-3, 210-pound. At the plate, Barker was ranked 2nd with an exit velocity of 99 mph. (71.3 mph bat speed average). (23.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled quick stride. Bat speed was quick, showed a simple uphill swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 82 mph; had soft hands, a clean exchange, and consistent footwork. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 83 mph; shows sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose quick arm action. On the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Threw his fastball 81-82 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2215; Avg 2027). His changeup (70-72) showed some fading action. Showed a 10/4 slider (68-71) with late tight action. (Max spin 1834; Avg 1795). Ran a 4.09 30 yard dash.

Jake Barker: 3B/RHP, (2023) Chardon, OH. 6-foot-3, 205-pound physical frame. During batting practice, Barker had a max exit velocity of 96 mph. Begins in an athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is average and exhibits an upward swing plane. Smooth while in the infield, made throws up to 74 mph; showed a clean exchange, soft hands, and smooth feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. During the event, ran the 30-yard dash in 3.79 30 yard dash. On the mound, has above average arm speed and throws with a quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 76-80 mph; shows running action and arm side control. Showed arm side command and fading action on his changeup (71-74). Has plus action on his 11/5 slider (71-73).