Jackson
Stanek

Southwestern Illinois JC commit. In two games for the Mustangs, Stanek went 5-for-7 with two doubles, a home run, a walk, six RBI, and a run scored. Stanek’s biggest game came in a win against Glenbrook North (1-1-1) on Saturday when he went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, a walk, four RBI, and a run scored.

Verbally committed to Southwestern Illinois JC.

Physical hitter standing at 6-foot-1, 225-pounds. Simple swing with quick hands that generates easy power. All over the barrel for White Sox Elite on Saturday morning. Tallied three hits including a double that nearly left the yard. Natural hitter that can also take the ball the other way. Steady defender at first base.  

2024 left-handed hitter Jackson Stanek (St. Rita) was hard to keep off the bases throughout the event. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound, first baseman finished the event 2-for-3 with three walks and two runs scored. During the workout Stanek drove a ball 345 feet with a max exit velocity coming in at 98.6 mph.

Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-1, 225-pounds.
Hits: LHH. Open setup, smooth load and short stride. Strong hands, natural uphill path and pull-side power. Finished game play 2-for-3, 3 BB, 2 R, K
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 MPH. 345' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph.Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, some length to release.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 65.52 Edge Score

Positional Profile: 1B/C
Body: 6-1, 225-pounds. Big frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow base, slight knee bend, controlled load, short stride. Swings with intent and aggression, short and uphill to contact, present pull-side power.
Power: 99.7 max exit velocity, averaged 93.4 mph. 377’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 67 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Balanced lower half, feet shuffle in line, clean exchange to release, deadens the ball out front.
Run: 8.12 runner in the 60. 

1B/C Jackson Stanek (St. Rita, 2024) made a loud impression in his PBR event debut with impressive batted ball metrics across the board. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound sophomore reached a max exit velocity of 99.7 mph with an average exit velocity of 93.4 mph and a 70% hard-hit rate (percentage of batted balls in an event that reached a 95+ mph exit velocity). Not only did he consistently hit the ball hard, but Stanek showed a natural ability to elevate the baseball to his pull-side as well. His peak batted distance (378 ft.) and average batted distance (316 ft.) were amongst the event’s highest marks. With his ability to make this level of impact-type contact and hit the ball in the air, Stanek has real upside as a thumper-type at the next level.