Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

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3B

Jake
Hower

McDowell (HS) • PA
6' 1" • 198LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Northeast Pride 25 National

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TrackMan Hitting
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/05/23
79.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/05/23
12.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/05/23
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/05/23
332
Distance (max)
6/14/22
60
Sweet Spot %
6/14/22
Run
6.8
60
6/15/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
2/05/23
Defense
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
6/14/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

79
Velocity (max)
3/14/21
72.9 - 78.7
Velo Range
3/14/21
2006
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21

Changeup

64.6 - 67.4
Velo Range
3/14/21
1718
Spin Rate (avg)
3/14/21

Curveball

60.9 - 63.4
Velo Range
3/14/21
1633
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
6.80
Outfield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
13.9
60 Yard Dash
7.03
Outfield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
13.0
60 Yard Dash
7.14
Outfield Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
12.1
2023 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 15, 2023
Position
6.80
60-yard
77
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Position
84
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Position
7.05
60-yard
84
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Preseason All-State - Northwest
Feb 13, 2022
Position
7.03
60-yard
81
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 JR PA State Games
Jun 22, 2021
Position
7.14
60-yard
78
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - West
Mar 14, 2021
Position
7.52
60-yard
75
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
94.5
Exit Velocity Avg
82.1
Distance Max
285
Distance Avg
199
Launch Angle Avg
28.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
91.0
Exit Velocity Avg
80.9
Distance Max
332
Distance Avg
239
Launch Angle Avg
28.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.7
Exit Velocity Avg
77.3
Distance Max
285
Distance Avg
165
Launch Angle Avg
21.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Northwest
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
241
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 JR PA State Games
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - West
Mar 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
258
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
20.5
Bat Speed Max
79.9
Bat Speed Avg
73.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
21.1
Bat Speed Max
76.9
Bat Speed Avg
70.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.6
Bat Speed Max
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
64.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2023 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 15, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
75.8
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
79.9
Bat Speed (max)
74.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
72.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Preseason All-State - Northwest
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 JR PA State Games
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - West
Mar 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1978
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1488
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1718
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
2021 JR PA State Games
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.3
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 77.6
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,153
Spin Rate (max)
2,006
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
59.0
Velocity (max)
1,633
Spin Rate (max)
1,633
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - West
Mar 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.7
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 78.7
Velo Range
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,954
Spin Rate (max)
1,879
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.4
Velocity (max)
60.9 - 63.4
Velo Range
60.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,498
Spin Rate (max)
1,440
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.4
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 67.4
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,740
Spin Rate (max)
1,718
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - West
Mar 14, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
60.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.0
2021 JR PA State Games
Jun 22, 2021
Pitching
78
Max FB
75 - 77
FB
58 - 59
CB
2021 JR PA State Games Trials - West
Mar 14, 2021
Pitching
79
Max FB
75 - 77
FB
61 - 63
CB
65 - 67
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.14
Top Speed (MPH)
60 Yard Dash
7.14
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
2023 Preseason ID: Northwest
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
7.14
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
2.25
RSi (max)
2.25
RSi (avg)
1,682
Jump Power (max)
28.3
Jump Height (max)
27.9
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
Edge Score
79.71
Edge Score
70.75

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/15/23

Physical: 6-1, 185 pounds; Athletic, Muscular build. 6.8 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a late one hand finish.  More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 80 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while being aggressive. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot.    OF - 77 MPH.

2/05/23

Physical: 6-foot-0, 185 pounds; Athletic, proportional build. 7.14 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a knee knock leg kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a one-handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 95 MPH via Trackman. Elite bat speed maxed at 79.9mph. Displayed solid plate coverage.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are off to the side while funneling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot.OF - 84 MPH. Displayed speed and the ability to cover ground in the outfield with plus arm strength.

6/14/22

Physical: Upside 6-foot-1, 180lb frame with athletic actions. 7.05 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH. Balanced, even stance, as the hands operated loosely at the shoulder to begin. Utilized a controlled leg-kick stride to initiate the swing through a compact, uphill path into the hitting zone. Led his high school team in hits as a true Freshman this past year, very adjustable and sure of himself in the box. Posted T90 mph exit with gap-to-gap feel and rotational strength.

Defensively: The outfielder profiles as a corner piece with a soft glove hand and natural instincts in space, off the bat. A quick drop-step technique allowed him to cover ground in-game and an 84 mph arm-strength showed well positionally.

2/13/22

Physical: Athletic, projectable 6-foot-1, 180lb frame with more to come. 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Upright, coiled start with the feet slightly closed in the stance. Utilized a leg kick stride to initiate the swing through an uphill path towards a whippy, one-handed finish on the backside. Sat back well to create space and let the arms find extension on the ball, en route to a lofty approach during his round. Notched a 91 mph bat-exit velocity with ability to square pitches on the inner half to the pull-side for distance (323 feet). Natural bat-speed available and tries to do damage each and every time in the box. 

Defensively: The primary outfielder chopped the feet with corner projection, fielding softly off his left side with adequate pace to the target. Got off the drive leg well with a high intent, H ¾ finish up to 81 mph from his position. Mostly direct footwork on this look.

 

6/22/21

Physical: 5-foot-11, 160 pounds; Long, athletic build. 7.14 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Drops hands on the way back with a knee knock leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a high finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while quick first step. Hands are off to the side while standing up during transfer. Long arm swing  from a standard 3/4 arm slot.    OF - 78 MPH.

Pitching: Hower uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Minimal leg lift with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while arm wraps behind the body, while working through a standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 75-77 MPH; arm side run. CB: 58-59 MPH; sweeping lateral action.

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