Jacob
Moreda

Bay Area World Series 2022 - Uncommitted; Awarded BAWS 2022 Most Outstanding Pitcher; Average size frame with some width to the shoulders and visible strength in the upper legs, competed as a 2-way player though it is on the mound where the raw talents show up most brightly, short arm action on mound and FB (max 84.5 mph, 81-83) seemed to jump on hitters with many swings and misses at the FB, 2135 max spin, release height 4.7 with the short arm release and ability to hide ball behind his head along with just enough velocity is how he can pitch up with the FB, CB 69-71 mph, 2354 max spin, has late snappy-ish break into the zone, capable of using for strikes or swings and misses, release height similar to FB, both pitches complement each other well, CHG is a little firm but showed ability to take just enough off to get some softer contact, CHG serves more as a BP fastball (73-75 mph), 1525 avg spin, quality three pitch repertoire with a competitive streak, 86.8 max EV, hit some balls hard to RF in game action, 80% sweet spot % in BP and 50% line drives do illuminate a hitter with ability to compete at HS level.

Positional Profile: RHP
2 IP; L7, K, F7, F9, L8, L6, K, K
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Higher waist, fairly broad upper body frame, lean strength in lower body.
Delivery: Tall/strong/healthy and repeatable (can clean up glove side a bit) wind-up is quick. Hands work north to south starting at his chest. Gets his leg up to chest height. Separates over his back side as he works down the hill. Has sort of a delay separating as he moves forward. Stays closed down the mound. Lands on a stiff front leg. Head stays balanced and over front knee.
Arm Action: RH. Gets into a good scap load and finishes with a high-3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Can pitch. Locates both sides of the plate, changed eye levels. Arm side depth/horizontal run.
CB: 67-69 mph. Knuckle curve. Nice bend, high spin rate 2218. Has the ability to stand hitters up. Can locate early and put hitters away late.
CH: 73-75 mph. Has feel and willingness to use, big fade and maintains arm speed to replicate the look of his FB.

Positional Profile: 1B
Hit: LHH. Balanced, medium depth in box, slightly off plate and very slightly open with front shoulder tucked under chin, medium high lift out to longer stride, deep load when creating separation. Aggressive to and through contact, energy rolls outside front foot at times, best stroke plays to middle and oppo gap, has barrel control, handsy swing with some whippy life.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, 64.6 max bat speed, 22.2 max hand speed.
Arm: RH. INF - 1B 74 mph. Compact easy arm action, accurate thrower, can change arm angles for various throws, there is more raw arm strength coming.
Defense: Soft hands, willing to work below the ball, worked bag well, understands nuances of playing 1st base, footwork is clean, focused defender with sense of urgency, good on backhand plays showing trust in his glove hand.
Run: 8.32 runner in the 60.