Jacob
Lewis

9/28/14 - The 6-foot-2, 180-pound  catcher notched a quality showing at the Unsigned Senior Showcase. Defensively showcased a strong arm with 81 position velocity, quick feet, strong, accurate throws to the bag with carry, release can get long at times,  Posted a top pop time of 1.94 and consistently in the 1.96-2.06 range. At the plate Lewis starts with an open stance and high hands. Though there's some initial movement that could be eliminated with the hands dropping, he showed adequate rhythm, timing and quick hands to keep hands inside the ball. Shows bat speed with 88 mph exit velocity. Takes a gap to gap approach with some uphill travel. Finished with a strong round of batting practice squaring several balls to all parts of the field, shows some pull-side power.

8/25/13 - 6-foot-1, 160-pound prospect, lanky build with projectable frame, sets up well behind the plate, good lateral blocking skills, will throw behind runners , 75 mph arm from the crouch with pop times ranging from 1.96-2.06.  As infielder, room for improved feet and hands, strong and accurate arm across the infield at 82 mph.  At the plate, hits from a balanced setup with a short stride, shows some pull power, flashed bat speed with 88 mph tee exit velocity, ran 7.68, went 1-for-3 with a single to left in game action, solid catching prospect.