Jake
Staples

1.29.17 - 6-foot, 182-pound left-handed hitting OF/LHP with a strong frame. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a short heel lift stride and good balance. Line drive hitter with a short, uphill swing path. 80 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.00 runner down the line. Defensively has a loose arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plays thru the ball with solid footwork. Threw 83 mph from the outfield. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall and fall delivery with easy effort. Slow paced delivery with an open landing. Fastball flashed heavy sinking action at 80-81 mph. Curveball has slurve action with loose rotation at 70-72 mph. Changeup flashed sink at 74-76 mph.