Jake
MacNichols

10/27/19: Fall vs Fresno State: MacNichols looks to be counted on and do some damage for the Broncos this coming season hitting in the four-spot during the game. The large and strong frame played behind the plate early in his career, but now has MacNichols looking like a power hitting corner OF. MacNichols showed the potential going 4-for-5 with a HR, 2B and two singles. Working from a high hands, slightly opened setup MacNichols creates strong bat speed and a heavy barrel that produces lots of loud contact. During BP his raw power was on display driving balls off the scoreboard in LCF. The power carried over quickly when he took an 89 MPH FB over the LCF fence for a 3 RBI HR. MacNichols moves around fairly well in LF and shows the arm strength is present during OF throws. (Ozella)

7/10/18: 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, large athletic frame with some projection remaining. Has room to get stronger and will need to in order to stick at catcher. Offensively, his swing creates great leverage that allows him to hit balls hard to all parts of the park. Quick hands to go along with very good bat speed. His power is evident, which was shown during batting practice, hitting numerous balls out. Power translates to games as well; leads team in home runs. Has some swing and miss concerns, which should improve. Defensively, he is excellent behind the plate. Very quiet with soft hands. Did not see him drop a ball all weekend. Blocks balls very well, very quick on his feet for a big guy. Most impressive tool behind the dish is his arm, which is very strong and accurate. Threw out four base runners. All pop times between 1.9-2.1. Versatile, can also play 1B and RF. Average runner with pretty good range in the outfield. Overall, MacNichols has very impressive tools behind the plate to go along with a pretty good power bat. (Joe Pera)