Jake Jackson: 1B/LHP, (2025) North Andover, MA. 6-foot-1, 170-pound athletic lean build. Capable and projectable in the box, Jackson recorded an exit velocity of 81 mph. (62.5 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, used a flat long swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found a couple of barrels with loud contact. Pull side approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 66 mph; shows a natural exchange, developing soft hands, and consistent developing feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose consistent arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 69-70 mph; shows control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1597; Avg 1516). Had glove side control and sweeping action on his curveball (58-59). (Max spin 1690; Avg 1624). His changeup (63-65) had arm side feel control and gradual fading action.
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Jake Jackson: 1B/LHP, (2025) North Andover, MA. 6-foot-1, 170-pound athletic lean build. Capable and projectable in the box, Jackson recorded an exit velocity of 81 mph. (62.5 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, used a flat long swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found a couple of barrels with loud contact. Pull side approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 66 mph; shows a natural exchange, developing soft hands, and consistent developing feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose consistent arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 69-70 mph; shows control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1597; Avg 1516). Had glove side control and sweeping action on his curveball (58-59). (Max spin 1690; Avg 1624). His changeup (63-65) had arm side feel control and gradual fading action.