Class of 2017 Showcase Preview: Jackson Petersen
October 13, 2015
The Class of 2017 Showcase is coming October 18 to The Max in McCook, IL. This event will bring several of the top uncommitted juniors from the state of Illinois to workout. As we lead up to the event, now just over a week away, we will continue to preview several of the top players scheduled to be in attendance.
Jackson Petersen
High School: Libertyville
Position: C/2B
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195
B/T: L/R
Rank: 59
Video of Petersen
Scouting Report: 2/22/15- 6-foot, 185-pound, left-handed hitting catcher. In the field has a short arm action from an over the top arm slot. Accurate throws with carry. Quick release with fluid footwork. Popped 2.03-2.11 and showed good arm strength throwing 75 mph from the crouch. At the plate hits from a tall, open setup, hands start low and rise on load. Line drive, gap to gap hitter with a long, uphill swing path, and fluid rhythm. Creates whip, strong thru contact with 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Home to first at 4.43.
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News on Petersen
- Labor Day Challenge: Game Recaps and Scout Blog - Sep 6, 2015
- Labor Day Challenge: PTA Legends Preview - Sep 3, 2015
- Illinois 16U PBR+ Tournament Scout Blog - Jun 21, 2015
- Gurnee Preseason I.D. Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 23, 2015
- Gurnee Preseason I.D. Showcase: Catching Analysis - Mar 16, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Top Overall Prospects - Feb 17, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: Catching Analysis - Feb 9, 2015
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