23.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/14/21
CLASS OF 2022
1B
OF
Jake
Books
Coastal Carolina
Spring-Ford (HS) • PA
6' 2" • 200LBS
L/L • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: Keystone State Bombers 16U National
Spring-Ford (HS) • PA
6' 2" • 200LBS
L/L • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: Keystone State Bombers 16U National
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
81.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/14/21
15.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/14/21
-
Hard Hit %
99.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/14/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.18
60
2/14/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
2/14/21
80
OF Velo
3/02/19
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
-
Velocity (max)
78 - 80
Velo Range
6/18/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
69 - 72
Velo Range
6/18/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
67 - 68
Velo Range
6/28/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
68 - 70
Velo Range
6/18/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.18
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.23
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.7
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
362
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
362
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
235
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Area Code ID Series: PA & NY
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
99.6
Exit Velocity (max)
90.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
295
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
98.7
Exit Velocity (max)
91.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Area Code ID Series: PA & NY
Feb 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
81.2
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
79.6
Bat Speed (max)
75.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2019
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 1 - Apr 5, 2022
- Preseason All-State Rewind: Southeast (2 of 3) - Dec 22, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Batted Hard Hit % of 2020 / Class of 2022 - Feb 2, 2021
- On Deck Preview: Area Code ID Series - NY/PA - Jan 20, 2021
- MSI MLK Pro Invite Scout Blog - Jan 19, 2021
- Recruiting Board: University of Pittsburgh - Dec 27, 2020
- Year in Review - Top Bat Speed (Avg) of 2020 / Class of 2022 - Dec 18, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2022 Corner Infielders - May 26, 2020
- 2020 Preseason All-State Southeast: Session 1 & 2 Standouts - Feb 27, 2020
- On Deck Preview: Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 1 - Feb 10, 2020
- Uncommitted Prospect Spotlight: 2022 1B/OF Jake Books - Sep 17, 2019
- Summer 2019 Recap: Top Bat Exit Velocities - Sep 7, 2019
- PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: 1B/OF Jake Books - Jul 25, 2019
- PBR Limited Series Review: Top Corner Infield Prospects - Jul 4, 2019
- Eastern PA Top Prospect Games Analysis: Black Team - Jun 23, 2019
- Eastern PA Top Prospect Games Pitching Rotations Released - Jun 15, 2019
- Eastern PA Top Prospect Games: Finalized Roster & Schedule - Jun 14, 2019
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Physical: 6-foot-2, 200 pounds; big, strong, physical presence. 7.23 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Tall, wide stance; hands load down and back along with a small stride. average effort with very quick hands generate bat speed, fluid, uphill swing; 24 degree bat angle into the zone via Blast Motion. Books is able to produce 11.9 G’s of force with an on-plane efficiency of 45%. Shows present pull side juice; average Trackman exit velocity of 77.43 MPH; peak exit velo was 99 MPH. Defensively: Low to the ground; relaxed, lets the ball get to him. smooth, soft hands; medium arm swing with a 3/4 arm slot. 2.02-2.08 pop times. C - 77 MPH.
6-foot-1, 200-pound left-handed hitter took arguably the most polished round of batting practice over two days. He starts from a square stance and utilizes a controlled lift-and-replace stride to begin. Showcased a very efficient lower half while getting on plane early and staying through pitches. Creates backspin on the inner half while also showing the ability to drive the opposite field gap. Registered a bat exit velocity of 93 mph and ran a 7.34 60-yard dash. Displayed a soft glove hand and solid foot work around the bag at first base with 80 mph arm strength across the diamond.
+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)
6-foot-2, 200-pound left-handed hitter showcased arguably the most balanced, consistent offensive approach of any hitter at the event. Went 3-for-8 with a walk and a pair of RBI over the course of three games. Also made several loud outs and was a tough out all weekend. Polished defender at first base, Books also has above average feel for three pitches on the mound and a solid knowledge of how to attack hitters. Books was added to the Team Pennsylvania roster for the PBR Future Games following his performance.
6-foot-2, 200-pound two-way prospect sat 78-80 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a balanced, repeatable delivery. Displayed feel for spin with a curveball at 63-64 that had 1/7 rotation. Also commanded a slider with shorter break out of the same window at 68-70 and a changeup at 69-72. Left-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiate his swing with a heel-raise stride. Clears his hips well and works through the baseball regularly with a feel for the barrel. Registered a bat exit velocity of 92 mph and ran a 7.33 60-yard dash. Showcased a soft glove hand and active feet around the bag at first base.
6-foot-1, 195-pound two-way prospect with an athletic, projectable frame. The primary pitcher sat 78-80 from an over-the-top arm slot with slight arm-side run to his fastball. Also showcased a curveball at 61-65 with 1/7 rotation and a changeup that sat 65-66 at near fastball arm-speed. The left-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Showed the ability to create backspin with present gap power and an above average feel for the barrel. Registered an 83 mph bat exit velocity and showcased athletic actions defensively with 80 mph arm strength from the outfield.