Jake
Gilbert

Committed to Iowa Western CC.

8/7/16- 6-foot-3, 215-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Large strong build. Square stance, high back elbow load, collapses into hitting position, inverted swing plane with lift, flashes above avg. power to pull side of field, 84 mph exit velocity. Solid glove at first, adequate range, moves well for size, receives ball well at bag, 81 mph arm from first base. On mound; good rhythm and sequence in delivery, lands closed to target, tough low ¾ arm slot to RHH, long clean arm action. Fastball has late run and sink at 81-85 mph. Flashes sharp sweeping breaking ball; when released out front at 68-72 mph. Intriguing prospect on mound with size, should increase velocity, low ¾ slot, and clean arm action.

3/13/16- 6-foot-4, 210-pound right-handed hitting first baseman. 7.4 runner. Big physical player. Has above avg. power. Tends to lean over plate at contact. Fights back elbow initiating swing. When everything is in sync; shows ability to drive baseball well. 87 mph exit velocity. Above avg. actions at first base. Shows good hands and solid footwork. Low ¾ arm slot with looseness. 80 mph arm strength at first base.