Prep Baseball Report

Colorado Year In Review: 4th Most Viewed Profile in 2015



By John Cackowski 
State Director

We're looking back at the Top 15 most viewed profiles on our website from the year of 2015. Our 4th most viewed profile in 2015 was No. 3 2016 RHP/3B Jake Eissler of ThunderRidge HS/Slammers Baseball and Texas Christian Commit with 1224 total views. Below is a recent look at Eissler's profile and video. To read a past Q/A we did with Eissler Click Here


6-15-15
Currently ranked No. 3 in the 2016 class and committed to TCU. 6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. Eissler had to impressive outings in the Junior Sunbelt Classic. In his first start against Arizona Eissler went 4 innings only giving up 4 hits leaving the game tied 2-2. Fastball touched 88 mph. In his second start in the tournament on 3 days rest he only went two innings due to the coaches taking care of his arm against Mississippi. In this start Eissler gave up 1 unearned run, but fastball reached 90 on a few occassions. Eissler made the Junior Sunbelt All-Tournament Team. During the tryouts for the team, Eissler registered a 7.21 60 time. At the plate, the right-handed hitter produces solid contact. He uses a smooth load, short stride, and explosive lower half.  90 MPH exit velocity, top 3 at the tryout.  Shows good pull power and good control to the opposite field gap. Not much movement in swing. Lets hands do the work. Did not pitch at the tryout. From third moves towards ball well, fields out in front. Had highest position velocity at the tryout at 93 mph which could be one of the top corner velos in the country.

5-4-15
6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B.  Strong, solid prospect that registered a 7.21 60 time. At the plate, the right-handed hitter produces solid contact. He uses a smooth load, short stride, and explosive lower half.  90 MPH exit velocity, top 3 at the tryout.  Shows good pull power and good control to the opposite field gap. Not much movement in swing. Lets hands do the work. Did not pitch at the tryout. From third moves towards ball well, fields out in front. Had highest position velocity at the tryout at 93 mph which could be one of the top corner velos in the country.

4-10-15
No. 3 2016 and currently committed to Texas Christian. 6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B.  Strong, solid prospect that registered a 4.5 home to first. At the plate, the right-handed hitter produces solid contact. He uses a smooth load, short stride, and explosive lower half. Hits 4-hole for the Grizzlies. Was 1-3 in the game with an RBI. On the season is hitting .306 and is leading the Grizzlies with 12 RBI's and 2 homeruns.

3-14-15
Committed to Texas Christian. Currently ranked No. 3 in the 2016 class and 58 overall.  6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B. Strong, thick, body with more room to fill out.  Was 84-86 MPH 1st, 83-86 2nd from ¾ arm slot and touched 87 twice. Works at a fast pace, and throws off a solid two-foot base and is very square to the plate. Change-up was 75-76 mph and Curve ball was 73. Threw all three for strikes. Bats right-handed. Has good plate discipline and gap-to-gap power. Made solid contact at plate all day.

3-1-15
6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed hitting RHP/3B.  Strong, solid prospect that registered a 4.5 home to first. At the plate, the right-handed hitter produces solid contact. He uses a smooth load, short stride, and explosive lower half.  90 MPH exit velocity, top 3 at this event.  Shows good pull power and good control to the opposite field gap.  Ran a 4.5 home to first.