Jake Cleveland: OF/1B, (2021) Walked Lake Western, MI. 6-foot, 150-pound. Athletic in the box, Cleveland's best exit velocity was 79 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is above average, has an upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Athletic from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 80 mph; showed soft hands, a quick exchange, and athletic feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used an-over-the-top slot with a quick arm action while showing decent accuracy to the base.
Scout Evaluation
Jake Cleveland, Walked Lake Western, 2021, MI
Position: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot, 150-pound .
Hit: (LHH) Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. High finish, upward swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity. 62.83 mph bat speed average. 18.13 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Athletic. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front.
Player Spotlight
Jake Cleveland: OF/1B, (2021) Walked Lake Western, MI. 6-foot, 150-pound. Athletic in the box, Cleveland's best exit velocity was 79 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is above average, has an upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Athletic from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 80 mph; showed soft hands, a quick exchange, and athletic feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used an-over-the-top slot with a quick arm action while showing decent accuracy to the base.
Scout Evaluation
Jake Cleveland, Walked Lake Western, 2021, MI
Position: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot, 150-pound .
Hit: (LHH) Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. High finish, upward swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity. 62.83 mph bat speed average. 18.13 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Athletic. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 80 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.