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Jackson Privett: RHP/1B, (2024) Pocahontas, AR. 6-foot, 205-pound physical strong frame. Raw at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. (63.5 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was flashed explosive, used an upward rotational swing plane and high finish. Produced some loud contact and found some barrels. Aggressive approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 82 mph; showed a clean natural exchange, average in control feet, and consistent developing hands. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Used a high ¾ slot with a short compact arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.99. Solid on the mound, showed above average arm speed, also used a compact consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-84 mph; shows some tilt action and control in the zone with straight movement. (Max spin 1906; Avg 1849). Had a 11/5 curveball (65-66) that showed deceiving tilt action and in the zone feel command. (Max spin 2332; Avg 2266). Has fading action and in the zone command on his changeup (73-73). Has a heavy sharp slider (65-69) that shows glove side in the zone control and tilt tight action. (Max spin 2392; Avg 2306).

Scout Evaluation

Jackson Privett, Pocahontas, 2024, AR

Position: RHP/1B

Body: 6-foot, 205-pound physical strong frame.

Hit: (RHH) Raw. Began in a balanced stance with a compact load, then used a controlled stride. Flashed explosive bat speed. High finish, upward rotational swing. Aggressive approach.

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 80.6 mph. 63.5 mph bat speed average. 19.0 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Consistent developing hands, average in control footwork, clean natural exchange.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.

Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. Short compact arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 7.99 (60-yard).

Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, above average arm speed, compact consistent arm action. Consistent balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.

FB: T84. 80-84 mph. (Max spin 1906;  Avg 1849). In the zone accuracy, some tilt action, straight movement.

CB: 65-66 mph. In the zone feel control, deceiving tilt action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2332; Avg 2266).

CH: 73-73 mph. In the zone control, fading action.

SL: 65-69 mph. Glove side in the zone command, tilt tight action, heavy sharp movement. (Max spin 2392; Avg 2306).

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Jackson Privett: RHP/1B, (2024) Pocahontas, AR. 6-foot, 205-pound physical sturdy frame. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 8.08. Projectable in the box, Privett recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. Begins in a balanced open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Has average bat speed, short upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 81 mph; had consistent average footwork, soft sure hands, and a quick natural exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. Projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-82 mph; shows consistent command and sinking action with heavy movement. Throws a 11/5 curveball (68-70) with in the zone command and tight action. Threw a tight slider (69-72) that showed tilt and glove side command.

Scout Evaluation

Jackson Privett, Pocahontas, 2024, AR

Position: RHP/1B

Body: 6-foot, 205-pound physical  sturdy frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 83.42 mph. 62.86 mph bat speed average. 19.29 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, consistent average footwork, quick natural exchange. Solid.  Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.

Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 8.08 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.

FB: T82. 79-82 mph. (Max spin 1995;  Avg 1826). Consistent accuracy, sinking action, heavy movement.

CB: 68-70 mph. In the zone control, tight action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2331; Avg 2184).

SL: 69-72 mph. Glove side control, tilt, tight movement. (Max spin 2293; Avg 2210).

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Jackson Privett: RHP/C, (2024) Pocahontas, AR. 6-foot, 205-pound sturdy frame. Confident during batting practice, Privett had a max exit velocity of 91 mph. Began in an open balanced stance with a big smooth load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is above average, has a short upward swing plane and high finish. Created some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 79 mph; shows sure firm hands, a fluid natural exchange, and smooth rhythmic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Above average on the mound, using a long arm action he showed quick arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 81-83 mph; has command around the zone and late action with straight movement. His 11/5 curveball (65-69) has control low in the zone and gradual action. Threw his straight changeup (73-74) with control low in the zone and tight action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jackson Privett, Pocahontas, 2024, AR

Position: RHP/C

Body: 6-foot, 205-pound sturdy frame.

Hit: (RHH) Starts in an open balanced stance with a big smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Above average bat speed. High finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 91 mph exit velocity. 

Defense:  (IF) Sure firm hands, smooth rhythmic footwork, fluid natural exchange. Solid.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Pitching: Above average. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands open, an athletic finish.

FB: T83. 81-83 mph. Around the zone accuracy, late action, straight movement. 

CB: 65-69 mph. Low in the zone control, gradual action, 11/5 shape. 

CH: 73-74 mph. Low in the zone command, tight action, straight movement. 

6-Foot-0, 205-Pound frame, physical frame with room for added strength, ran a 7.90, Offensively; open set, leg lift to stride, fall into stride, backside leverage the ground, slight recoil to extension, big finish, pull side power, 87 mph exit velocity, Defensively; Infield bend to field, fingers up to field, funnel tomidline, quick transfer, glove pat to throw, long arm action average carry, 80 mph arm strength, Catching sideways move out of the shoot, short stroke, average carry, velocity 68 mph arm strength 2.11-2.26 pop time.

Pitching: high ¾ slot, quick arm speed, long arm action, good balance point, easy effort, smooth rhythm, in line direction, early clear front side, jump to front side, direction to plate, fastball 75-78 mph, heavy action, arm side run, some ride at top of zone, slider 62-67 mph, 11-5 shape, early action, gradual break, fastball arm speed, occasional leave arm side, change up 68-69 mph, fastball arm speed, some cut to glove side at release, repeated release.