T.J.
Jakubowski

MIF TJ Jakubowski (Huntley) is another 2025 who continues to get better every time we get our eyes on him. The 5-foot-10, 140-pound, high-waisted left-handed hitting shortstop looks nowhere near his ceiling as he showed off a loose, barrel-control swing with whip and athleticism throughout. It's a swing built for contact and the ability to spray line-drive contact to all fields, that should only continue to ascend as he gains quality strength that should come in time. Defensively, he features all the actions while staying fundamentally sound with an ultra-quick glove-to-hand release and easy, confident demeanor. He has a clear understanding of the position and angles of attack on ground balls. His arm plays above-average, reaching up to 81 mph across the diamond from a ¾ slot and easily firing off accurate throws on the move. A name to follow closely in the 2025 class.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Wiry athletic frame with room for physical development.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, relaxed setup, fluid load. Athletic, loose hands, stays on top of the baseball, whole field, polished approach, on the barrel and on time.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Plays from multiple slots and on the move, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid actions and hands, plays through the ball in rhythm, feel for the position, active feet, clean transfer and double play turn.
Run: 4.21 runner in the 30-yard dash. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 120-pounds. Long levers. Lanky build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, slightly open setup. Fluid load and stride. Loose hands, stays on top and inside the baseball, used the whole field. Balanced at finish.
Power: 74.4 max exit velocity, averaged 66.8 mph. 242’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Clean arm circle into a quick, over-the-top-slot. Some carry with backspin to the base.
Defense: Aggressive actions, advanced feel. Plays with rhythm and tempo, soft hands.
Run: 8.16 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-7, 120-pounds. Small, compact frame.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, slightly open, short stride.  Loose/whippy swing, uphill path with intent to lift.
Power: 75.1 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 219’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Quick, athletic arm action. Flashed carry and accuracy. Quick release.
Defense: Advanced actions, plays light on his feet, bouncy and rangy. Confident, soft hands, clean release and comfortable on the move, plays through the baseball.
Run: 4.64 runner home-to-first. 

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-foot-5, 100-pounds.
Defense: Advanced feet and hands, fluid infield actions, plays athletically through the ball, clean exchange, plays comfortable on the move.
Arm: RH. INF - 66 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, short action.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup, rhythm and confident look in the box, smooth load/stride. Short path, stays level through the zone, works through the inside of the ball, line-drive approach, used the middle of the field at times.
Power: 65 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.08 home-to-first. 

Positional Profile: SS 
Body: 5-foot-4, 90-pounds.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges and plays athletically.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate.
Hit: LHH. Open, balanced setup, smooth load, short stride. Fluid rhythm, long bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 5.3 runner, home-to-first.