2/16/19 – Jacobs is a big bodied with a lean frame at 6-foot-6, 190-pounds and is a right-handed hitting outfielder and right-handed pitcher in Kansas’ 2020 class. He ran a 7.94 60 and posted an exit velocity of 84 mph. During hitting evaluations, Jacobs starts with a wider base, minimal load, in line stride, leverages up front side with his long levers, remains balanced throughout swing, showed contact to his pull side during bp round. Defensively, aggressive to the baseball, strong arm with carry, over the top release, positional velo of 84 mph (one of the tops at the event), mostly accurate throws. One the mound, Jacobs establishes a presence with his frame, smooth delivery, downhill tilt, arms and legs coming at the hitter, accelerates down the mound, long arm action, high three-quarter release, fastball sat 80-82 mph, tops at 83 mph, commands it well at the bottom of the zone, late arm side run, curveball is 58-61 mph, sharp at times, 11-to-5 shape, split finger is 63-66 mph, thrown for strikes, downward tumbling action.
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