Jake
Ottensmeier

Eastern Illinois commit, currently ranked No. 44 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. Athletic, well-proportioned frame with lean twitch and room to add strength with more physical development. Left/left prospect that started in center field and hit leadoff for the Bulldogs in a big conference win over Triad. Has a quiet, collected presence to him at the plate. Hands turn slightly at load, driving through the zone with quick twitch. Loose, fluid left-handed swing with some leverage out front and feel for the barrel. Squared up three balls in this look, two of them for hits and one a loud lineout to center field that would have been a hit without a spectacular diving grab. Roams around the outfield comfortably with natural actions to him, covered ground effortlessly in pre-game and showed above-average arm strength. A present impact player with upside to all facets of his game.