Super 60 Spotlight: Jack Walker


By Andy Sroka
Illinois and Wisconsin Assistant Director

On Sunday, Feb. 7, Prep Baseball Report will host the 19th edition of its prestigious, flagship event: the Super 60 Pro Showcase. Since the event’s inception in 2003, more than 300 players have been selected in the MLB Draft, including 22 first-round picks and 25 second-rounders.

We started our our march toward the Super 60 earlier this year, by highlighting the prospects set to join us, shining a light on their impressive player profiles that they've groomed through their high school years and beyond.

Jack Walker

Class of 2021 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Barbe
    State: LA
  • Summer Team: Louisiana Knights Black
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
93
Max FB
(02/22/21)
90 - 92
FB
(02/07/21)
76 - 80
CB
(02/07/21)
83 - 84
CH
(02/07/21)
83 - 86
SL
(03/30/19)
Pitching
Max FB
92
FB
90 - 92
CB
76 - 80
CH
83 - 84
Pitching
Max FB
92
FB
86 - 90
CB
76 - 79
CH
80 - 81
SL
83 - 86
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
80 - 84
CB
71 - 74
Position
7.72
60-yard
(11/04/17)
83
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
Position
60-yard
7.72
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
79
Trackman - Fastball
92.0
Velocity (max)
(02/07/21)
89.6 - 91.5
Velo Range
(02/07/21)
89.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/07/21)
2177
Spin Rate (max)
(02/07/21)
2021
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/07/21)
12.2
IVB (max)
(02/07/21)
8.8
IVB (avg)
(02/07/21)
19.5
HM (max)
(02/07/21)
16.1
HM (avg)
(02/07/21)
6.0
Extension (avg)
(02/07/21)
4.9
Release Ht (avg)
(02/07/21)
24
Spin Score (max)
(02/07/21)
50
Zone %
(02/07/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
92
Velo Range
89.6 - 91.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
89.4
Spin Rate (max)
2177
Spin Rate (avg)
2021
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
81.0
Velocity (max)
(02/07/21)
76.4 - 80.2
Velo Range
(02/07/21)
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/07/21)
2387
Spin Rate (max)
(02/07/21)
2228
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/07/21)
-18.1
IVB (max)
(02/07/21)
-11.6
IVB (avg)
(02/07/21)
-15.9
HM (max)
(02/07/21)
-13.4
HM (avg)
(02/07/21)
5.6
Extension (avg)
(02/07/21)
4.8
Release Ht (avg)
(02/07/21)
31
Spin Score (max)
(02/07/21)
25
Zone %
(02/07/21)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
81
Velo Range
76.4 - 80.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
76
Spin Rate (max)
2387
Spin Rate (avg)
2228
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.1
Velocity (max)
(02/07/21)
82.6 - 84.0
Velo Range
(02/07/21)
82.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/07/21)
1926
Spin Rate (max)
(02/07/21)
1865
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/07/21)
10.2
IVB (max)
(02/07/21)
8.2
IVB (avg)
(02/07/21)
17.2
HM (max)
(02/07/21)
16.3
HM (avg)
(02/07/21)
6.2
Extension (avg)
(02/07/21)
4.6
Release Ht (avg)
(02/07/21)
23
Spin Score (max)
(02/07/21)
25
Zone %
(02/07/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
84.1
Velo Range
82.6 - 84
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.5
Spin Rate (max)
1926
Spin Rate (avg)
1865
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
77.12
Edge Score
(02/07/21)
Visual Skills
Edge Score
77.12

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
97
Hop+
(02/07/21)
56
Rise+
(02/07/21)
107
Sink+
(02/07/21)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
93
Hammer+
(02/07/21)
110
Sweep+
(02/07/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Scouting Report

12/17/20

Walker was on his way to being one of the top arms in the class before having Tommy John surgery, but is now fully healthy and already running his fastball back up to 92 mph. He pounds the zone with a full arsenal of pitches including one of the better changeups in the class.

3/30/19

Strong 6-foot, 180-pound frame, athletic, durable build. The top arm in Louisiana’s 2021 class, was dominant during the 2019 spring season. Strike thrower with quality stuff, advanced feel to pitch. Long, clean arm action into high-3/4 release with quick arm speed, and easy effort. Athletic delivery with fluid rhythm, level shoulders, in-line direction, lands square and finishes athletically. Pitches 88-92 mph with his fastball, premium command to both sides of plate, flashes heavy sinker at times. Two different breaking balls. Slider has flashed premium out-pitch potential with explosive late, sharp break at 83-86 mph, swing-and-miss pitch. Curveball shows 11/5-shape with tight spin, quality depth, deception and fastball arm speed at 76-79 mph, manipulates it well, throws for strikes, creates soft contact. Also flashes quality feel for changeup with fastball arm speed, deception, and fade action at 80-81 mph.


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