Jake
Petak

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 221 in the Illinois’ 2022 class. 6-foot-1, 205-pound, barrel-chested, physical, right-handed hitting outfielder. Took arguably the best at-bats on the day from either team; consistent, quality at-bats, does not give in and fought off a number of tough pitches. Worked a count to 3-2 in his second at-bat and eventually grounded an RBI single through the left side of the infield. Grounded a single up the middle in his last at-bat. Advanced strike zone awareness, pitch recognition and rarely chased out of the zone. Finished 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Corner outfield profile defensively. 

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 205-pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small leg lift, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Short, aggressive swing, path works uphill, advanced bat speed with a max of 72.5 MPH, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 95.99 max exit velocity, averaged 83.77 mph. 339’ max distance. Max exit velocity tied for fourth best at the event.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, over the top arm slot.
Defense: Projects as a corner outfielder, plays through the ball at times.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. Above average runner for his size.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 195-pounds. Wide-shouldered, strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a leg lift trigger. Bat works on a long and uphill path through the zone, works gap-to-gap and flashes power potential.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Projects as a corner outfielder. Steady handed, glove plays out front, length in exchange.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot, 185-pounds. Strong, physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched, balanced setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Quick hands, flashed bat speed, short, uphill bat path and consistent hard contact.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Arm works long and from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Proper routes, steady hands.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-0, 185-pounds. Strong build, sturdy and durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Slight open setup, leg lift trigger, loads hands back, maintains balance. Short path, uphill plane, gap to gap approach, occasional pull side contact with bat speed.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Deliberate actions through the baseball, step behind transfer,
Run: 4.82 runner down the line.