Virginia signee, LHP Jack Bauer (Lincoln Way-East, 2025) finds himself in the Top-10 Profiles countdown yet again, having been the second most viewed profile in 2023.

The southpaw is ranked No. 3 in the state’s senior class, No. 85 nationally, and he owns a 6-foot-3, 191-pound frame with seemingly more strength still to come. In multiple looks this year, our staff saw his fastball sit in the low-90s, paired with a sharp slider that spins for an average of 2633 rpm (T2735 rpm), and low-80s change-up.

Here’s what our staff had to say about Bauer during an outing this summer:

“Virginia commit. Standing in at a projectable 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame, Bauer (Lincoln-Way East, 2025) started on the mound for Top Tier Americans in Saturday’s game, throwing two innings with three strikeouts and not allowing a run. The left-handed pitcher’s three pitch mix gave hitters fits during his outing where he flashed multiple fastballs up to 94 mph and sat 91-94 mph on the day. With his offspeed, he employed a sharp slider at 78-79 mph and a changeup at 80-82 mph. While he continues to develop consistency with his command, his movement on his offspeed was the real breaking point in his performance, causing multiple hitters to freeze up. Bauer’s appearance was strong enough to earn Top Tier an 8-0 victory as he was able to showcase why he is one of the top left-handed pitchers in the country right now.”

‘25 Jack Bauer (IL) settled in his 2nd inning showing off intriguing pure stuff.

FB: 90-94
SW: 78-79 (2800+)
CH: 82 (1700)

Boring AA w/ strength. Methodical mover w/ long projectable frame. #MLBDraft || @PrepBaseballIL pic.twitter.com/nYkmrOHLRS

— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) July 20, 2024

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