LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Jr. National Showcase
Jake Smith is a 2019 3B/RHP with a 6-0 200 lb. frame from Roswell, GA who attends Blessed Trinity Catholic HS. Large, athletic frame with broad shoulders and present strength proportioned well throughout. Ran a 7.12 60-yard dash. Primary third baseman, moves well on feet and works behind the ball, shows range moving to right, fields the ball out front and hands play, balanced while charging in, gets on top of throws and shows carry across the diamond, projects with additional lower half involved in release. Also pitched, leg lift up to belt and repeat delivery well, short arm action through the back and and generates plane to the lower third of strike zone, shows heaviness to fastball down in zone at 84 mph. Able to induce ground ball outs, quickness to arm action, developing feel for consistent release point on curveball at 73 mph. Righthanded hitter, begins with a narrow and upright stance, high hand set and back elbow at the plate. Upper body dominant swing, keeps hands in throughout and does a nice job of staying direct to the ball. Generates bat speed through the zone and incorporates physical strength well, easy swing and shows carry off the barrel when squared. Good student.