Jake
Redding

Event: Far North Preseason ID
Positional Profile: C
Physical: 6-2, 195-pounds; 4.02 30-yard, 28.8” max jump height; Long and strong with lean muscularity, frame to build on more size and strength.
Offensively: RH. EV max – 92 mph, hand speed max – 21.7 mph, bat speed max – 71.3 mph; Bat speed/hand speed and ability to execute approach for attack angle were all positive attributes, EVs were best at event with a few over 90 mph, feet just outside shoulders in even set-up, small knee lift/tuck before medium-long stride, drives back knee against front side, has leverage in swing to produce power, small load, has barrel control, strong hip turn while keeping shoulders and hands linear through contact, compact two hand high finish, accesses power in his core, swing tailored to produce extra base hit power as he develops.
Defensively: C – 77 mph, pops – 1.97-2.07; Quick exchange, feet work well together, does tend to make a fairly sizeable move to his left in the transfer, times very competitive though was set a little close to the plate, raw arm is a strong positive and have seen it on more than one occasion, compact arm stroke with 3/4 release, raw tools and skills to be an above catch/throw backstop, displayed various set-ups to receive from traditional to using each knee up/down for different locations, showed ability to beat ball to spot in multiple locations, strong soft hands, clean glove work, athletic for the position.

NorCal Uncommitted Games - Long and strong, still with some lankiness on frame, showed intriguing all-around tools and put each to use in the game. Arm is solid (75 mph, pops 2.11-2.16) and he's accurate, w/catch-throw mechanics that are still developing. Showed accuracy in workout and in game w/ability to get off good throws on difficult pitches to throw. Offensively there is real power in his future, in the middle of the field. Had two hard hit deep F8s in game play, 93.1 max EV, 67.6 mph avg bat speed.