RHP/3B Jacob Newman (2021) jumped out with the bat in a look in February, but what stood out here was the arm for Newman. Getting the start for the Rebels in an intense game versus Hoover, the unsigned senior worked efficiently through a talented lineup for four innings. He worked 85-86, 88 mph in the first two innings, and settled into more 83-85 mph in the 3rd and 4th frames. Pitching from a true ¾ arm slot, Newman generates heavy sink on the fastball with effort, especially when it’s to the arm side, and complimented that with a slider for strikes. He continues to be a two-way threat and has played a big role for the talented Vestavia Hills Rebels so far.
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RHP/3B Jacob Newman (2021) jumped out with the bat in a look in February, but what stood out here was the arm for Newman. Getting the start for the Rebels in an intense game versus Hoover, the unsigned senior worked efficiently through a talented lineup for four innings. He worked 85-86, 88 mph in the first two innings, and settled into more 83-85 mph in the 3rd and 4th frames. Pitching from a true ¾ arm slot, Newman generates heavy sink on the fastball with effort, especially when it’s to the arm side, and complimented that with a slider for strikes. He continues to be a two-way threat and has played a big role for the talented Vestavia Hills Rebels so far.