Jacob
Forystek

OF Jacob Forystek, 2028, Lake Central: I got a quick look on Forystek in a rain-shortened game; saw 3 at-bats and I/O where he showed potential future plus arm strength from the outfield. Twitchy, athletic, 5-foot-10, 170-pounder who I expect to profile as a LHH CF. He flashed impressive bat speed in the left-handed box but wasn't accurate with it in this small sample size. His 4.05 H-1st on a jailbreak swing is a plus time on the pro scale, but he was 4.2 on a full swing which is an average grade for the same scale. I think there is a chance for future plus foot speed considering the present times and twitch in the frame. The bat-to-ball is solid as he was able to shorten and put the ball in play with 2-strikes. Forystek is one of the more intriguing position players in this group and I look forward to more looks on him this spring/summer.

Forystek was a favorite at the FR All-State in March and posted another standout showcase performance at the Underclass Games. There is an abundance of twitch in the 5-foot-10, 165 pound frame - evident in the event-best 89 mph OF velocity in which he produced. The arm is the best tool to date, and he also turned in a 91 mph exit velocity with an aggressive left-handed swing. He starts in a squatty, balanced stance before a heavy backshift load and aggressive, ambush-style forward move. He retracts the torso as he gets off healthy hacks, never cheated while showing twitchy bat speed. He showed some feel to manipulate the barrel and continues to cement himself as a high follow in this talent-filled 2028 class.

Frame: Athletic, twitchy, 5-foot-10, 165 pound frame, younger for the class with an immature look. Toolset/Profile: 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash, 1.63 10-yard, 10th best vertical at the event (24.4"). 94.2 mph exit was a top 10 velo of the day, swing is twitchy with feel to lift, has a chance to hit for above average pop with more strength and maturity. There was feel to the hit tool during BP but the swing is a bit unorthodox - needs to be evaluated further in game setting. The arm is an above average tool for the class presently and will likely be another tool in the bag for him, making at least a RF profile comfortable with CF upside with the twitchy/athletic actions. He reminds me a bit of Indiana signee Noah Drake at the age. Actions: Offensive - Starts wide with higher hands and barrel perpendicular to an upright torso. Makes a big backshift move early as the toe-tap retracts, uses a big barrel tip to keep his hands back as he goes forward. Creates a ton of linear separation. Sequences very, very well to get the most out of his body. It is violent, but there is control to it. Direct barrel works to leverage. Hands are quick. Defense - Aggressive athlete, arm works. 84 outfield velo Summation: Forystek is my gut-feel guy and one that really won me over in his batting practice round. He oozed confidence in the way he stepped to the plate and got off controlled-but-violent left-handed hacks. The hands have some electricity to them and he showed barrel feel. The moves are really big and I'm curious to see the adjustability in game, but there does appear to be some unteachableness to the operation with the aforementioned twitch. I've gotten fantastic reports from the Lake Central staff and look forward to following Forystek in 2025.