Jake Preto: 2B/SS, (2023) out of Walpole, MA. is a 5-foot-9, 160-pound infield prospect. During batting practice, Preto's best exit velocity was 85 MPH. Preto began in a balanced, open stance with the hands relaxed just off the back shoulder. He loads well to the back side before taking a short, flat path through his finish. In the infield, his best throw was 81 MPH across the diamond. As he worked through the ground balls, he showed he has smooth athletic feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. He also recorded a time of 7.22 in the 60-yard dash.

Jake Preto: 3B/2B, (2023) Walpole High, MA. 5-foot-9, 160-pound solid frame. Athletic at the plate, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. Started in an open stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Has above average bat speed, flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was registered at 77 mph; had athletic footwork, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jake Preto, Walpole High, 2023, MA

Position: 3B/2B

Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pound solid frame.

Hit: (LHH) Begins in an open stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity. 

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Athletic.  Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. 

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

5-foot-8, 145-pound left- handed hitting infielder. Solid skill set a young age and he continues to improve as he matures. Ran a 7.42 sixty at the event. The glove and approach is solid in the infield, he can continue to smooth out the prep steps as he matures in age. The ability to kick around the infield is present. Threw 73 mph across the diamond. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 84 mph. The hands work free and clean and the bat path is flat to contact. The setup is even in base, front foot open to start. The front foot closes down as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The bottom half is under control and the swing is simple to contact. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 84 mph
INF Velocity 73 mph

JUNIOR FUTURE GAMES
5-foot-8, 140-pound left-handed hitting infielder and pitcher. Ran a 7.31 sixty on the laser at the event. The athleticsm is solid and he moves athletically on the field. Threw 75 mph across the diamond as the glove and hands are soft. The feet move well to and through the ball. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 84 mph. The setup is even in base, front foot open to start. The front foot closes down and the hands work directly to the ball. The finish is cut off after contact, needs to accelerate through contact. On the mound, the slot is slightly above 3/4 and the feet are online. The arm works quickly and he repeats a solid delivery. The tempo is athletic and very good kinetically. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 84 mph
INF Velocity- 75 mph

5-foot-8, 140-pound left-handed hitting infielder and pitcher. Another solid showing from him as he continues to impress. Ran a 4.35 home to first at the workout. The glove and feet work in the infield as he works through the ball nicely,. Threw 74 mph across the infield. The actions are athletic, The bat has a tee exit velocity of 81 mph. The setup is even in base, front foot open to start. The path is clean to the ball, stays inside the ball and in his legs. The bottom half is under control. On the mound, he cruised through his inning. The fastball sat 74-75 mph, minimal arm side run. The spin pitch is big in shape, sitting at 63 mph. The changeup is a work in progress. The delivery is compact and online. The slot is above 3/4 and the tempo is quick. Solid prospect as a hitter. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 81 mph
INF Velocity- 74 mph

5-foot-8 ,130-pound right-handed hitting infielder and pitcher. Excellent showing at the workout. Ran a 7.4 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is athletic and solid, threw 74 mph during the infield portion of the workout. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 78 mph. The setup is even in base, front foot open to start. The weight gets shifted to the front foot as the swing begins. The hands have life and the bat has buggy whip to it. On the mound, the fastball sat 71-72 mph. The spin pitch is 63-64 and small in shape. The changeup is 64-65 mph, with fade. The delivery is online with the feet and slightly above ¾ in slot. The tracking needs to be adjusted, as he comes offline at times. Solid skills set, his best days are in front of him.

Tee Exit Velocity -78 mph
INF Velocity- 74 mph

5-foot-6, 130-pound left-handed hitting infielder and right-handed pitcher. Ran a 7.87 sixty on the laser at the workout. Threw 74 mph across the diamond during the infield portion of the workout. The glove is solid, and he moves his feet well through the fielding process. There is effort in his throwing. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 75 mph. The setup is wide in base, uses a knee to knee approach on the bottom half as the swing is initiated. The path is long and flat to contact. On the mound, the fastball touched 70 mph. The spin pitch is 60-62 mph.