Jack Hale: SS/C, (2023) Doherty, MA. 5-foot-7, 135-pound lean athletic frame. Athletic and capable at the plate, Hale clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Has developing bat speed, flat simple swing plane and level finish. Through the round he found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Projectable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 73 mph; has a clean exchange, developing athletic feet, and developing soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 72 mph; had a clean natural transfer, soft developing hands, and athletic developing footwork. recorded a pop time of 2.06-2.10. Clean athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.3 at the event. Capable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a loose arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Falling off shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 77-78 mph; showed arm side control and slight running action. (Max spin 1987; Avg 1930). His curveball (67-68) showed sweeping action and glove side control. (Max spin 2119; Avg 2078). His changeup (73-74) has arm side command and gradual fading action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jack Hale, Doherty, 2023, MA

Position: SS/C

Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pound lean athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic and capable. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Developing bat speed. Level finish, flat simple swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 72.2 mph.

Defense: (C) 2.06-2.10 pop times. Soft developing hands, athletic developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable capable. Clean athletic setup. (IF) Developing soft hands, developing athletic footwork, clean exchange. Projectable.  Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. 72 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.30 (60-yard).

Pitching: Capable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders, lands closed, a falling off finish.

FB: T78. 77-78 mph. (Max spin 1987;  Avg 1930). Arm side accuracy, slight running action. 

CB: 67-68 mph. Glove side control, sweeping action. (Max spin 2119; Avg 2078). 

CH: 73-74 mph. Arm side control, gradual fading action. 

Jack Hale: SS/C, (2023) Doherty, MA. 5-foot-7, 135-pound slim athletic frame. Raw projectable in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 76 mph. (59.44 mph bat speed average). (20.38 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide balanced stance with a handsy small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was average developing, displayed an uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Found a few barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 73 mph. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 68 mph during throw downs; has choppy developing feet, a clean developing transfer, and soft developing hands. He had a pop time of 2.19-2.20. Athletic clean setup. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing decent accuracy to the bag. Recorded a 60 time of 7.28 at the event. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jack Hale, Doherty, 2023, MA

Position: SS/C

Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pound slim athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Raw projectable. Begins in a wide balanced stance with a handsy small load, then uses a small stride. Average developing bat speed. High finish, uphill loose swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 76 mph exit velocity, average 65.38 mph. 59.44 mph bat speed average. 20.38 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.19-2.20 pop times. Soft developing hands, choppy developing footwork, clean developing exchange. Projectable raw. Athletic clean setup. 

Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. 68 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.28 (60-yard).

Jack Hale: SS/C, (2023) out of Doherty, MA. is a 5-foot-7, 135-pound two-way prospect. During batting practice, Hale recorded an exit velocity of 80 MPH. His initial setup includes an athletic, open stance with relaxed hands. His swing takes a flat swing path to and through extension. In the infield, his best throw across the diamond was 70 MPH. Behind the plate, his best throw downs to second topped out at 69 MPH with pop times of 2.16-2.20. His initial stance is quiet with the glove centered. As he transitioned to throw, he showed he has rhythmic feet, sure hands, and a clean exchange. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.5. On the mound, Hale showed a simple, clean delivery. He’s balanced at the top and separates into a short ¾ arm swing. He lands square and finishes through his pitches. The fastball sits 73-74 MPH with arm-side run. He also threw a tight 12/6 curveball (64-65 MPH) and a changeup (64-65 MPH) with fading action.