CLASS OF 2015
RHP
1B
Jake
Esp
Villanova
Marmion (HS) • IL
6' 5" • 190LBS
R/R • 27yr 10mo
Marmion (HS) • IL
6' 5" • 190LBS
R/R • 27yr 10mo
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2015 State
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News
- Illinois Scout Blog - Jun 9, 2015
- Montini's Sean Frontzak Twirls Complete Game Gem Against Marmion - May 13, 2015
- Top Prospect Showcase: Pitching Analysis - Jul 18, 2014
- Preseason All-State: Pitching Analysis - Mar 7, 2014
- Preseason Team Countdown: No. 57 Marmion - Mar 1, 2014
- Illinois Scouting Blog - May 14, 2013
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6/19/14 - 6-foot-5, 185-pound lanky, projectable right-handed pitcher currently ranked No. 40 in Illinois’ 2015 class, No. 151 overall. Esp showed a feel for three pitches from a repeatable delivery with toe up at balance point and a hand bump giving him some rhythm. His shoulders stay level and lower body stays online towards home plate as arm action is long and quick at a high ¾ slot. 86-87 mph fastball showed some sink, and 75-77 mph slider was thrown hard at same arm speed for strikes with horizontal action. 79-81 mph changeup showed some arm side run and occasionally bottomed out. Esp is loose and projects to throw harder, especially considering his ability to spin a hard breaking ball.
5/1/13 - Esp is currently ranked 23 in Illinois’ 2015 class. tall, lanky build, wide shoulders, 6-foot-4 frame. Sat 82-83 throughout 4 innings. High-follow prospect.
Esp impressed on the mound and will be a pitching prospect to watch for many years to come. The long and loose right-hander operated from a low � slot with a fastball that topped at 79 mph and was consistently 77-78 mph with arm side run. The lean 6-foot-2, 170-pounder showed good rhythm, tempo and direction while finishing out front. Esp additionally displayed a sweeping slider that showed good movement across the plate.