Jake
Balsley

6/14/17
5-foot-8, 160-pound athletic, projectable body frame. At third base he uses good footwork that creates rhythmic momentum to play through the baseball. He fields ground balls with his hands out in front and funnels into his body. Has a clean arm action and threw with 71 mph velocity across the diamond. A right-handed hitter that starts in a tall setup. Uses a leg kick to get things going. Hands stay simple prior to launch. A strong kid that takes a level path to the baseball. Swings with intent. Ball comes off his bat well and produces backspin to the middle of the field. Up tempo delivery that requires a little more than average effort. Lands slightly closed toward 3rd base side at foot strike and would be aided by getting over that front side more aggressively. Throws through a high ¾ arm slot and fastball ranged from 68-70 mph.Changeup shows good arm side fade at 57-58 mph.