CLASS OF 2021

Jake Keaser: RHP/1B, (2021) Orchard Lake St. Marys Prep, MI. 6-foot-2, 193-pound. Confident on the mound, used a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with even shoulders. Shows a recoil finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-86 mph and topped out at 87 mph; had a heavy fastball that showed running action and consistent command. Showed consistent control and tight action on his 11/5 curveball (69-72).

6/30/20

Pitching: On the mound has a calming presence sits well on his back leg while driving down hill. Easy arm action from a high 3/4 arm angle. Fastball showed late life while displaying the ability to work both sides of the plate. Curve showed a sweeping action with a later break down and away. High follow.

11/09/19

Pitching: On the mound has a narrow set up in the middle of the mound. Steps left moving towards his balance point driving well with his back leg off the mound. Long arm action on the fastball sitting 84-86 mph with late life. Good life on his pitches. Curve has a sharp break at a 12/6 angle 66-68 mph that has the makings of a swing and miss pitch. Change up was low in the zone thrown with similar speed as the fastball 74-75 mph.

2/19/19

Balanced stance using a front leg stride and strong back side. Hard contact with a top hand release at the plate. Showed good poise in the box with an easy stroke.

12/03/17

6-foot-185 pound prospect steps left moves to his balance point while turning inward throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle. Fastball was easy out the hand sitting 77-79 mph . Curve showed a 12/6 65-67 mph with a gradual break. Pounded the strike zone showing a good feel for his pitches. At the plate sits in a crouched stance showing good patience. Allows the ball to travel and turns on it well. Shows good pull power at the plate while placing his barrel on the ball. In the field allows the ball to come, fielding out front taking a crow hop and throwing.

Home to 1st: 4.82
Exit velo: 80 mph
Inf velo: 70 mph

7/12/16

5-foot-8, 175 pound athletically built prospect works in rhythm lifting his leg waist prior to throwing with a loose high 3/4 arm angle. 71-73 mph heavy cut fastball, 61 mph sweeping curve, and 63 mph dancing knuckle ball.

Hitting: Balanced stances with a crouch showing a smooth swing path showing raw power at the plate. Hits the ball hard with a top hand release.

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