Unsigned Sr. Spotlight: SS/RHP Jack Wheatley
January 24, 2022
Jack Wheatley
Class of 2022 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 3 / POS: 1
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: SS
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High School: VauxhallState: AB
- Summer Team: Vauxhall
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Height: 6-3Weight: 177lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
88
Max FB
(07/14/21)
83 - 86
FB
(07/14/21)
64 - 67
CB
(07/14/21)
74 - 76
CH
(08/19/20)
Position
7.19
60-yard
(07/14/21)
83
INF Velo
(07/14/21)
91
Exit Velo
(07/14/21)
unsigned sr. spotlight: ss/rhp jack wheatley
Videos
(7/14/21)
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Player News
- Best of the West: Alberta's Standouts - May 14, 2022
- Canadian Mizuno Prospects of the Week: January 24 - Jan 24, 2022
- Unsigned Sr. Spotlight: SS/RHP Jack Wheatley - Jan 24, 2022
- Alberta Scout Blog - Underclass Watch - Jan 25, 2021
- Uncommitted Breakdown - The 2022 Crew - Nov 4, 2020
- Results From 2020 Calgary Open ID - Oct 14, 2020
- 2020 Calgary Open ID - Top Performers - Oct 14, 2020
- Results From 2020 Alberta Summer Open ID - Aug 28, 2020
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/06 | The MAX - McCook, Ill. |
PBR Canada Spring Training Event | AB | 03/12 | Panama City Beach Sports Complex |
Wheatley is the top-ranked uncommitted 2022 in Alberta and his place on that ranking becomes apparent watching him play. At 6-foot-3 and 180-pounds, Wheatley has displayed his ability to move athletically and efficiently. Wheatley uses this to his advantage at shortstop, displaying advanced footwork skills and an arm that flashed 83 across the infield this summer. Wheatley produces this from a quick slot and release showing the potential to make plays from deep in the hole.
At the plate, Wheatley’s athleticism plays again with a very quick bat coming from a short and compact swing that allows him to react and adjust to pitches without sacrificing a great deal of bat speed. Wheatley has shown to have a very mature approach at the plate, hitting the ball hard to all fields. This bat speed also translates into pull-side power potential as he continues to physically develop.
On the mound, Wheatley continues to grow stronger and sharpen his arsenal. His fastball comes from a quick and clean arm action and will sit in the mid- high 80s. His off speed offerings in a change up at 76 mph and curveball around 70, can both be thrown with respectable command with loads of potential to become consistent swing and miss threats. Wheatley will certainly not be on the board for long and a player that will be worth watching this season.