Prep Baseball Report

Florida ProCase Spotlight: C Jake Holland


Mike Maerz
Director of Florida Operations/Area Scout



On May 20th, 2018 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, the top 2019 high school draft prospects will participate in the PBR Florida ProCase which will bring all of the draft potential candidates from throughout the state into one location to showcase their abilities in front of the professional scouting community. 

Leading up to the event we will highlight each upcoming participant through their own individual spotlight which includes video, reports, and more. Today we take a look at 2019 C Jake Holland of Montverde Academy, FL. 

 

Jake Holland

Class of 2019 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
    Commitment: Miami
  • Primary Position: C
  • High School: Montverde Academy
    State: FL
  • Summer Team: East Coast Sox
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 220lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.39
60-yard
1.90 - 2.00
Pop Time
82
C Velo
93
Exit Velo
Trackman - Hitting
97.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/28/21)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(09/28/21)
247
Distance (avg)
(09/28/21)
340
Distance (max)
(09/28/21)
Hard Hit %
(09/28/21)
Sweet Spot %
(09/28/21)
Line Drive %
(09/28/21)
Fly Ball %
(09/28/21)
Ground Ball %
(09/28/21)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
97.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.2
Distance (avg)
247
Distance (max)
340
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Scouting Report

5/18/16- Miami commit who stands at 6-foot-2, 185 pounds with a lean, athletic, long, and projectable frame. He is ranked 4th in Florida, 6th overall, and is the top-ranked catcher in his class. Behind the plate he is athletic, blocks well, and has a plus arm for his age. At the plate he has a good base, an advanced approach, and a nice swing plane through the zone. He has plus bat speed for his age and the ball really jumps off his bat. He occasionally swings and misses but is expected when he is faces the top junior and senior pitchers. Look for him to be a serious draft prospect in three years.

4/27/16- Miami recruit, currently ranked No. 4 in Florida’s 2019 class, No. 6 overall. Strong, athletic 6-foot-2, 185-pound body with a strong lower half. At the plate, he has a wide stance and is relaxed, balanced in the box with an advanced approach. Quick bat and squares it up. Ball jumps off the bat. Some power potential exists and can drive the ball deep into the gaps. Behind the plate Holland showed good flexibility in his legs, deadens pitches in the dirt, and received the ball well. Good awareness of runners on the base paths. Throws down to 2B were on line with carry and accuracy.

1/28/16- Committed to Miami.

10/9/15- Lean, athletic, and projectable body with strength. Loose and advanced actions all over the field. Easy plus arm for his age and he bounces around well behind the plate. Offensively he has an advanced approach with a nice swing plane and above average bat speed. Already a division I prospect.