Jack
Van Remortel

6/20/17 East Coast Pro Showcase: 6-foot-1, 220-pound athletic, stronger looking frame. The University of Michigan commit is ranked then No. 1 third baseman in Indiana’s class of 2018. Showcased well defensively and offensively in the event while also running a 7.08 60-yard dash. Plays well as an athletic third baseman type with good footwork and moves well laterally. Has good enough arm strength to stay at third base at the next level. The right-handed hitter offers a combination of bat speed and strength at the plate. Starts his swing from a balanced stance and finishes with a two-handed follow through. Showed the ability to hit the baseball to both sides of the field and displayed opposite field power when he hit a deep home run over the 370 ft mark in right-center field.

2017 Spring Scout Blog: Michigan commit.  Stocky, athletic 6-foot, 205 pound third baseman continues to impress with his mobility and arm strength across the infield.  Throws have carry with accuracy.  Glovework and transfer are smooth.  Moves well laterally.  At the plate, he roped a triple off left-center field fence to break open the lead for the Greyhounds.  Advanced feel in the box.  Simple setup, smooth load.  Barrel stays in the zone.  Gap to gap power with future plus pop.   Finished 2-4 3B 2RBI for the #1 ranked Greyhounds.

3/28/17 Game Notes: 6-foot-2, 205 pound third basemen (Michigan commit) has an athletic setup with short stride.  Good usage of lower half with fast bat speed.  Bat path is direct with consistent hard contact.  Van Remortel had a pair of doubles and three hits overall hits in the second game of the year.   Defensively, footwork is quick with above average hands.  Strong arm across the infield.

6/22/15: 6-foot-2, 205 pound, physical athlete.  Ran a 7.00-60.  Possesses sure hands at both the corner positions with fluid footwork and a clean exchange.  Athletic, plays through the baseball well.  Accurate arm at 76 across the diamond with carry.  Offensively, hits from an open setup.  Smooth load, long stride.  Good approach to the baseball.  Slightly uphill path with good bat speed.  Showcased power to his pull side.  Overall fluid rhythm and gets to extension.  Recorded a high exit velocity of 85 mph.

4/29/15: Jack played 3B tonight.  His glovework is smooth and soft.  Pregame was solid.  Foot speed can improve.  During the game, he made a nice running play in to his left.  Athleticism is there.  At the plate, he didn’t get much to hit as he had two walks.  Big kid with some bat speed.   

3/30/15 GAME NOTES: A 6-foot-2, 190 pound projectable freshman, strong, athletic frame. Started at 3B, displayed good actions during IN/OUT with sure hands.  Made a diving play in game, getting up and throwing out a runner at 1B. Physical right-handed hitter hit in the 6th hole as a freshman. Athletic stance with a slightly open front foot. Smooth load, long stride, with a tendency to dive. Overall good approach to the ball, hands work. Showed some pop, driving a ball to the right center gap for a 2 RBI double. Good follow in the '18 class.