Player Spotlight 

Jacob Hild: C/3B, (2021) Holly, MI. 6-foot, 175.0-pound athletic frame. Athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 92 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a slow load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is above average, exhibits an an inside-out swing plane and level finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 83 mph; shows average feet, a clean exchange, and consistent hands. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Behind the plate, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 80 mph; showed a lengthy exchange, athletic feet, and sure hands. Recorded a pop time of 2.06-2.10. Average flexibility and wide setup. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short arm action and a high ¾ slot. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jacob Hild, Holly, 2021, MI

Position: C/3B

Body: 6-foot, 175.0-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in an athletic stance with a slow load, then used a short stride. Above average bat speed. Level finish, inside-out swing. Up the middle approach. 

Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 85.19 mph. 61.65 mph bat speed average. 22.49 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.06-2.10 pop times. Sure hands, athletic footwork, lengthy exchange. Solid. Wide setup with average flexibility. (IF) Consistent hands, average footwork, clean exchange. Capable.  Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. 

Arm: 83 mph infield velocity. 80 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.