Jack
Novak

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 185 in the state of Illinois. Lean, athletic 6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting infielder got the start at short and led off for Lincoln-Way Central. Balanced setup, slightly open front foot, bat rests on the shoulders, very minimal pre-pitch movement, short toe-tap stride. Short, repeatable swing, quick through the zone, uses the whole field, line drive type hitter. A sub 4.3 runner down to first base. At shortstop, plays on the balls of his feet. Works with steady hands while fielding out in front. 

Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-foot-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, short stride, displays balance. Short, repeatable swing, level bat path, attacks inside of ball, consistently used middle of the field, line drives.
Power: 90.85 max exit velocity, averaged 82.14 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 to high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchanges, plays through baseball with small crow hop.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-foot-0, 185-pounds. Lanky, upside frame that projects.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, fluid pre-pitch hand rhythm into a subtle bat tip load, short stride, stays balanced through contact. Simple swing without much added movement, short and level bat path through the zone, line drive approach.
Power: 93.41 max exit velocity, averaged 85.28 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.22 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Wide base from the crouch, works upright at gather, long to release. Attacks the baseball on the outfield, glove hand works out front of body, crowhops to release.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RH. Tall setup, rhythmic pre-pitch movement in hands, smooth load, short stride to even.  Short and level path, sprays line drives to all fields.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. OF - 78 mph. Arm plays short and over-the-top behind the dish, accurate throws. Works more from a high 3/4 slot in the outfield.
Defense: 2.10-2.23 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Feet work in line out of the crouch, quick transfer at times. Patient to the baseball on the grass, slight crow hop pre-release, plays through at times.. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Feet work in line out of the crouch, quick transfer at times. Patient to the baseball on the grass, slight crow hop pre-release, plays through at times.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.