Jake Haarde: 2B/SS, (2024) Lincoln-Sudbury Regional, MA. 5-foot-11, 160-pound lean athletic build. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 91 mph. (69.26 mph bat speed average). (22.31 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Has quick above average bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Raw in the infield, his best throw was registered at 75 mph; had a clean exchange, developing quick footwork, and soft developing hands. Movements laterally were developing athletic and he fields the ball out front. Using a loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.0. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jake Haarde, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional, 2024, MA

Position: 2B/SS

Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pound lean athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Quick above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 83.79 mph. 69.26 mph bat speed average. 22.31 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft developing hands, developing quick footwork, clean exchange. Raw.  Movements laterally were developing athletic and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.00 (60-yard).

5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed hitting infielder. He turned in an impressive workout at the event. The approach in the infield is solid, throwing 74 mph during the infield portion of the workout. The glove is soft and he moves athletically. The bat has an exit velocity of 90 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot steps into the swing. The path is clean, good life to the hands and he has improved immensely since last July. 

Exit Velocity- 90 mph

INF Velocity- 75 mph

5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder. I thought he showed well at the event. Ran a 7.6, which will have to improve as he matures in age. The feet and glove in the infield were solid, as the footwork is on the right path. He threw 69 mph across the diamond at the workout. The setup at the plate is even and the bottom half is under control throughout the swing. The hands work short to the ball and his future is bright with the bat. Solid prospect.

INF Velocity- 69 mph