Jake Harring: 2B/SS, (2024) Austin Prep, MA. 5-foot-7, 140-pound lean athletic build. Athletic and projectable at the plate, Harring's best exit velocity was 85 mph. (63.0 mph bat speed average). (18.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick. Had an uphill loose swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 79 mph; showed athletic consistent feet, soft sure hands, and a natural clean exchange. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Using a loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from a high ¾ slot.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Jake Harring: 2B/SS, (2024) Amesbury, MA. 5-foot-7, 130-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and athletic in the box, Harring recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is developing quick, displayed a simple loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Projectable athletic while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 72 mph; shows athletic consistent feet, a clean natural exchange, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Using a loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from a high ¾ slot. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.98. 

Jake Harring: 2B/SS, (2023) Amesbury, MA. 5-foot-6, 130-pound athletic lean build. Athletic and confident in the box, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (68.6 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Has developing bat speed, loose simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. In the round he found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable and athletic in the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph; shows a clean natural exchange, developing soft hands, and athletic developing feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a 60 time of 7.02 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Jake Harring

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Jake Harring: 2B/SS, (2023) Amesbury, MA. 5-foot-6, 125-pound. At the plate, Harring clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. (65.4 mph bat speed average). (18.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has a simple flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 70 mph; showed smooth consistent feet, a clean exchange, and sure hands. Had a ¾ slot and a short arm action. (Max spin ; Avg ).

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Jake Harring: 2B/SS, (2024) Amesbury, MA. 5-foot-6, 125-pound slim athletic frame. Projectable and athletic during batting practice, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 77 mph. (61.7 mph bat speed average). (18.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Has developing average bat speed and has level finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive base hit approach. Athletic fluid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 71 mph; has a clean natural exchange, athletic developing feet, and soft sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a 60 time of 7.32 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Jake Harring, Amesbury, 2024, MA

Position: 2B/SS

Body: 5-foot-6, 125-pound slim athletic frame.

Hit: (LHH) Projectable and athletic. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Developing average bat speed. Level finish. Line drive base hit approach. 

Power: 77 mph exit velocity, average 63.1 mph. 61.7 mph bat speed average. 18.7 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, athletic developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Athletic fluid.  Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. 

Arm: 71 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.32 (60-yard).

Jake Harring: 2B/SS, (2024) Amesbury, MA. 5-foot-6, 125-pound slim athletic frame. Projectable athletic at the plate, Harring had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. (64.89 mph bat speed average). (18.22 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small wrapping load, then uses a small leg kick. Had an uphill loose swing plane, quick developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap tough out approach. Above average  and athletic while in the infield, made throws up to 71 mph; shows soft sure hands, athletic developing feet, and a clean natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.08. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jake Harring, Amesbury, 2024, MA

Position: 2B/SS

Body: 5-foot-6, 125-pound slim athletic frame.

Hit: (LHH) Projectable and athletic. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small wrapping load, then uses a small leg kick. Quick developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Gap to gap tough out approach. 

Power: 86 mph exit velocity. 64.89 mph bat speed average. 18.22 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, athletic developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average athletic.  Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. 

Arm: 71 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.08 (60-yard).

Jake Harring: 2B/SS, (2024) out of Amesbury, MA. is a 5-foot-5, 120-pound infield prospect. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 76 MPH. Harring hits out of  an open, tall stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. A smooth load stacks the weight over the back leg and gets him into a strong position to hit. The bat path is short and direct to contact and he stays on plane well. He shows the ability to use the whole field. In the infield, Harring uses a long, higher ¾ arm slot to record a max velocity of 70 MPH across the diamond. As he worked through the ground balls, he showed smooth feet, soft hands, and a clean exchange. He moves well laterally and finishes through the play in line. Harring also recorded a 60 time of 7.1 at the event.