Jake
Deakins

6/16/15 - Deakins is a 6-foot 150-pound left-handed hitting outfielder.  Deakins has a positional velo of 73 mph and runs a 7.61 60.  In the outfield, Deakins makes mostly accurate throws, with a three quarters release,  He has a quick release, and works behind the ball before the catch and has loose arm action.  At the plate, Deakins starts with an open stance and has a short stride.  He showed feel for the barrell, spraying balls gap-to-gap. He has quick bat speed and level bat path through contact. On the mound, Jake posted a max fastball velo of 75 mph. Deakins has a high 3/4 release, throws with regular effort, and quick arm action.  He stays in line towards the target, lands square, and has an athletic finish.  He worked at 73-75 mph with his fastball and pumps strikes. He has an 11-to-5 curveball with gradual break, 60-62 mph. His change-up sat at 65-66 with sink. Jake struck out 2 batters in his 1 inning of work.