Jacob
Hill

7/9/14 - 5-foot-9, 145-pound right-handed hitting shortstop/right-handed pitcher hit from a wide setup with smooth hand load, and short stride producing 78 mph exit velocity.  Defensively, threw 74 mph across the infield from loose, high ¾ arm action, showing fluid footwork and clean exchanges, athletically playing through the baseball with soft hands.  On the mound, threw 76-78 mph from long, loose, high ¾ slot.  Utilizes tall and fall delivery, with smooth rhythm, level shoulders, with lower half staying in line towards home plate.  Consistently threw strikes with fastball and 63-65 mph curveball with occasional 12/6 action.  Also threw 70-74 mph changeup at fastball arm speed.

6.19.13 - The 5-foot-9, 140-pound infielder showed solid defensive skills. Fields the position athletically playing through the ball with fluid footwork, soft hands, and a quick, clean exchange.  Fields the ball out in front, left-of-center, and showed body control on the move – showcasing an athletic arm with some carry at 76 mph.  Offensively, hits from a balanced setup and a short leg-kick. Inside-out swing with balance but could generate more pop with a more aggressive swing and explosive lower half.  Recorded an exit velocity of 79 mph and ran a 7.43 60.