Jack
West

Event: Fresno Preseason ID
Positional Profile: 1B
Physical: 6-3, 195-pounds; 4.05 30-yard, 24.5” max jump height; Long body with lean strength in legs and still some lankiness in broad upper body, has more strength and size gains ahead.
Offensively: RH. EV max – 98.1 mph, hand speed max – 24.8 mph, bat speed max – 71.6 mph; Feet set evenly just outside shoulder width, tall stance, hands start just above shoulder height, reverse stride after medium knee lift out to smooth stride, quiet load of hands straight back, fires with ease, flatter path, one hand release significantly out front as he crashes into physical contact. Ability to create impact level barrel contact and future power production.
Defensively: 1B – 82 mph; Former catcher with arm strength making nice transition to 1B, works to get low and play low through the ball, slight hop into prep as he sets his feet wide, gains ground to ball while showing smooth feet that get in position to make easy accurate feeds, sizeable target with wingspan and feel for setting up for 3-6-3, showed arm angle versatility.

Positional Profile: 3B/C
Physical: 6-2, 180-pounds; Long, lean build. 7.61 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Extended take back of the hands with an exaggerated leg kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with two handed finish with occasional late one hand release. More fly balls than line drives and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 94 MPH via Trackman. Powerful young hitter, long levers though controls barrel well and showed barrel awareness.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle while using various arm slots. 2.07-2.19 pop times. C - 75 MPH. 3B - 68 MPH. Showed both traditional and one-knee set-up at catcher, worked below ball well when receiving, clean transfer on pops, came out of crouch early, displayed accurate arm.