Uncommitted Senior Spotlight: Catcher Jacob Heighton
December 3, 2020
Jacob Heighton
Class of 2021 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 46 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: RacelandState: KY
- Summer Team: Kentucky Baseball Club
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Height: 5-11Weight: 196lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.21
60-yard
(06/23/20)
1.95 - 2.02
Pop Time
78
C Velo
96
Exit Velo
(06/23/20)
4.87
H-1st
Trackman - Hitting
96.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
91.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
274
Distance (avg)
(06/23/20)
320
Distance (max)
(06/23/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/23/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/23/20)
Line Drive %
(06/23/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/23/20)
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session I
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.1
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
320
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.9
Hand Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
25.0
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
72.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/23/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/23/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/23/20)
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session I
Jun 23, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.9
Hand Speed (avg)
25
Bat Speed (max)
74.8
Bat Speed (avg)
72.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Scouting Report
Strong 5-foot-11, 196 pound frame. Right handed hitting catcher. Uses an aggressive approach and looks to drive the baseball. Balanced stance with a smooth load. Creates lift in swing, especially to the pull side where he flashes significant power. Was all over event metrics leaderboard for the event including 96 mph exit velocity during BP (2nd), and the top average exit velocity during BP at 91.12. Also led the event in the Blast metrics of hand speed avg (24.95), max rotational acceleration (30.60), and average rotational acceleration (24.71).
Solid defender across the board behind the plate. Quick transfer and release with consistent footwork. Above average receiver and blocks well. Handles velocity. Best recorded arm strength from the crouch at 78 mph. Efficient 1.95-2.02 pop times with mostly strong, accurate throws to the bag.