Prep Baseball Report

5280 Spotlight Risers in the 2022 Class: River Jackson


Mike Anderson
Colorado Scouting Director

5280 Spolight

 

2022 River Jackson displays versatility on the diamond.  Jackson shows great tools and measurables behind the plate with a 1.90-2.01 Pop.  Great footwork and blocking skill set.  Leadership and desire on his resume.  6.93 60 with quickness gives him Plus movements as Middle Infielder.  Shows 75-77 Arm Velo.  Demonstrates line drive path and consistency as hitter.  Great balanced approach and stays inside most pitches.   Exit Velo 91+   Big part of 2 Time State Championships for University High.  Great Follow in the 2022 Class

 

 

River Jackson

Class of 2022 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: C
  • High School: University
    State: CO
  • Summer Team: Cherry Creek
  • Height: 5-7
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.87
60-yard
(04/11/21)
1.90 - 2.01
Pop Time
(03/08/20)
81
INF Velo
(04/11/21)
76
C Velo
(03/08/20)
91
Exit Velo
(03/08/20)
4.50
H-1st
(01/26/20)
Power Speed Score
(04/11/21)
Position
60-yard
6.87
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
88
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
7.08
Pop Time
1.9 - 2.01
INF Velo
71
C Velo
76
Exit Velo
91
Position
Pop Time
2.01 - 2.1
INF Velo
72
C Velo
73
H-1st
4.5
Exit Velo
89
Position
60-yard
7.28
Pop Time
2 - 2.08
INF Velo
75
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
6.93
Pop Time
2.15 - 2.18
C Velo
72
Exit Velo
77
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(04/11/21)
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
(04/11/21)
178
Distance (avg)
(04/11/21)
321
Distance (max)
(04/11/21)
Sweet Spot %
(04/11/21)
Line Drive %
(04/11/21)
Fly Ball %
(04/11/21)
Ground Ball %
(04/11/21)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88
Exit Velocity (avg)
73.6
Distance (avg)
178
Distance (max)
321
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
(04/11/21)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(04/11/21)
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
(04/11/21)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(04/11/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(04/11/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(04/11/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(04/11/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(04/11/21)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.6
Hand Speed (avg)
24.1
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
71.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Scouting Report

1/26/20

 

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body:  5’7”  155 Strong Build
Run: 4.5 Home to 1st
Hit: RHH  Slight sway to load and is strong in legs. Very consistent lower half and created a balanced position at launch.  Rear Side Accel-with rotation. Hands maintain angles and are direct to the ball. Very compact. Have seen River a number of times, this round not as consistent, but still demonstrated good tools for development.  Exit Velo 89
Power: Singles/Double guy with brickhouse catcher body.  Will develop as hitter of AVG and hit is pitch out
Arm: INF Velo:  72 Quick release and hands.  Short arc to extended release. 
Defense: Athlete who has abilities as INF/Catcher.  Good Hand/Eye. Gather to release good on Slow Roller and Double Play.  Good Tools to develop C: Velo 73 Pop 2.0 Consistent. Great quick movements with great effort.  Desire to Catch! Aggressive mentality. Good Catcher Follow

 

12/15/19

 

River Jackson, University, 2022

Positional Profile: C/2B

Body: 5’6”  135

Run: 7.28

Hit:  RHH  Had a great showing in the cage.  Simple and repeatable lower half. Balanced with rotational and Liner movement through ball.    Great Rear Side Acceleration Minimal upper half movement and load, barrel behind head. Short and compact swing with barrel to it and through,  Good Finish Line Drive for AVG Exit VELO: 86

Power:  Short Levers with added strength will have ability to hit Doubles and HR’s 

Arm: Short back side to long easy finish.  Arm INF VELO:75 Quick Twitch and accurate

Catcher Arm VELO: 74  

Defense: SS  Great athletic movements to ball.  Plus 1st step and quickness to fielding position.  Hands advance through ball then gather to quick feet,  Shows good versatility as INF/C. Catcher Pop Time: 2.0   Quick Feet and positive Actions. Lots of Potential