Jake Hindenach: OF/RHP, (2024) Paw Paw, MI. 6-foot-1, 180-pound. (75.2 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall active stance with a quick wrapping load, then used a leg kick. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Clocked a time of 7.0 in the 60-yard dash. 

Jake Hindenach: OF/RHP, (2024) Paw Paw, MI. 6-foot-1, 180-pound. (74.1 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Sets up in a narrow stance then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was explosive, showed a level swing plane and good extension on his high finish. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Smooth from the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 94 mph;has a quick clean exchange, sure hands, and rhythmic feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Above average athletic on the mound, showing quick good arm speed he had a quick short arm action and a high ¾ ¾ arm angle. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows some effort. Displays even shoulders and a low consistent balance point. Lands closed with upright recoil finish.  (Max spin 2317; Avg 2208). 

Player Spotlight 

Jake Hindenach: 3B/RHP, (2024) Paw Paw, MI. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. Confident at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (70.0 mph bat speed average). (22.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a crouched open stance with a controlled tight load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, uses a short swing plane and high finish. He barreled up lots of balls throughout his round. Up the middle approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 80 mph; shows a lengthy clean exchange, firm hands, and consistent feet. When fielding he gathers the ball out front. Recorded a 60 time of 7.6 at the event.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Jake Hindenach, Paw Paw, 2024, MI

Position: 3B/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Confident. Started in a crouched open stance with a controlled tight load, then used a small leg kick. Quick bat speed. High finish, short swing. Up the middle approach. 

Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 83.6 mph. 70.0 mph bat speed average. 22.0 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Firm hands, consistent footwork, lengthy clean exchange. Glovework is shown out front 

Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).

Hitting At the plate sets up with an open stance keeping his hands close to his body. A two hand swinger with a short compact approach. Swings with an uphill path to make contact. Top BP exit velo of 80 mph

Fielding :In the outfield begins from a tall position taking a step back fielding into his body taking a step and delivering.