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Jackson Estes: LHP/OF, (2025) North Little Rock, AR. 5-foot-11, 167-pound projectable lean frame. Fluid during batting practice, Estes best exit velocity was 89 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has average bat speed, short upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 82 mph; had soft consistent hands, a quick fluid exchange, and smooth rhythmic footwork. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Recorded a 60 time of 7.8 at the event. Projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-80 mph; had a straight fastball that showed tilt and glove side control. Shows command around the zone and early action on his 1/7 curveball (59-61). Threw a straight changeup (65-67) with slight action and arm side command.

Scout Evaluation

Jackson Estes, North Little Rock, 2025, AR

Position: LHP/OF

Body: 5-foot-11, 167-pound projectable  lean frame.

Hit: (LHH) Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Average bat speed. High finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 71.63 mph. 63.43 mph bat speed average. 22.06 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Soft consistent hands, smooth rhythmic footwork, quick fluid exchange. Solid.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.

Arm: 82 mph outfield velocity.

Speed: 7.80 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.

FB: T80. 77-80 mph. (Max spin 1917;  Avg 1796). Glove side accuracy, tilt, straight movement.

CB: 59-61 mph. Around the zone command, early action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 2253; Avg 2217).

CH: 65-67 mph. Arm side control, slight action, straight movement.