CLASS OF 2026

A twitchy, 5-foot-9, 160 pounder that has the ability to play all over the diamond. Solid infield actions with a chance to stick at SS, with enough arm strength for the position (86 across). Gets into arm strength well and plays with feel. Can pop out to CF with 6.69 speed. Short, easy stroke from both sides - more fluid from the right-side (natural) but shows equal bat strength from both sides. High IQ with gamer traits sticking out over a 2 1/2 year follow

3/20/25

+ Kye Jacobs, SS/OF/RHP, Clinton Prairie: An undersized athlete with a wide range of skills that can be summed up best in one word - Ballplayer. He is a really solid runner, into the 6.6s and he turned in a 6.75 at this event. The arm is a solid tool, into the upper-80s across the diamond, 90 from the outfield, and up to 87 on the mound with a twitcy, athletic operation shown there. He is a versatile defender with sure-handed glove actions to fit an up-the-middle profile. The bat continues to develop, up to 97-plus off the bat with a short, handsy stroke from the right-side. He shows some switch hit feel, but the left-side is still in the development stages.

6/18/24

Kye Jacobs, Clinton Prairie Elementary School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 148-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced, relaxed stance. Hands start high with a quiet load. Big, controlled leg lift into stride on load.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 76.0 mph. 307' max distance. 91.2 max exit velocity, averaged 76.0 mph. 306' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Loose arm action from over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Keeps feet active, works well into position and through the baseball. Keeps body under control.
ATH: 6.72 runner in the 60. 6.72 runner in the 60.

10/15/23

Kye Jacobs, Clinton Prairie (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Lean build
Hit: RHH. Hits out of a relaxed, balanced stance. Controlled, toe tap stride paired with quiet hands in the load. Lands in a balanced hitting position. Short swing that works to the inside-top part of the baseball to create line drive contact. Shows quick hands and a line drive approach. Bat speed is still developing at this point.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73.0 mph. 270' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-66 mph. Easy arm action from a high 3/4 slot
Defense: Fundamental actions - feet work with control & play downhill + on-time with the catch. Shows soft hands that are presented out front. Very good body control. Overall, very solid INF actions.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60.

3/11/23

Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Athletic build
Delivery: Simple, stretch only delivery. Easy effort delivery with a controlled move down the mound. Taller balance point, shoulders land square, balanced finish.
Arm Action: LH. Moderate arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Some ASR with feel for the zone. T2342, 2197 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Short, tight. T1930, 1877 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Feel for command w/ arm side fade. T1657, 1529 average rpm.

Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with weight present in the back foot. Compact hand load. Short, hover type stride. Short, simple swing that works uphill after contact. Line drive approach w/ some feel for the barrel.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 mph. 274' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-77 mph.Quick arm from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid defender w/ soft hands. Natural exchange.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.

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