2028 C/OF Jake Small (Jefferson Township, NJ) possesses a compact, athletic 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame. At the plate, he generated a max exit velocity of 96.0 mph and an average exit velocity of 87.7 mph, showcasing well above average power tool, producing carry and distance off the barrel. Defensively, he showed a catcher velocity of 80 mph with pop times ranging from 1.88-2.00, showcasing advanced arm strength. Athletic Testing Grip Strength (R/L): 112.5 lbs/ 118.0 lbs
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NJ Top Prospect Games: Session II
2028 C Jake Small (Jefferson Township, NJ) possesses a compact, athletic 5-foot-10, 176-pound frame. He has an explosive lower half evidenced by his 20.8 vertical jump. He ran a 7.68 60-yard dash. At the plate, he registered a peak exit velocity of 97.0 mph, showcasing well above average power tool with an average exit velocity of 91.4 mph, displaying the ability to impact the ball consistently. He recorded an average bat speed of 66.8 mph, showcasing above average bat speed. Defensively, he recorded a catcher velocity of 77 mph with pop times ranging from 1.89-2.02, showcasing well above average arm strength.
Jake Small, Jefferson Township High School (NJ), 2028 Positional Profile: C/OF Body: 5-9, 163-pounds. Athletic build. Hit: RHH. Even feet, bend to the knees. Quick stride w/ a smaller leg kick, on time. Hands up high and stay locked in place. Quick hands with twitchy actions, consistently firm contact to all fields. 69 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 329' max distance. Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short, compact AA, efficient. Defense: 1.93-1.99 pop times. Quick release, on-target tosses. Some of the best C reps at the event. ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.70 max vertical.
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Athletic Testing
Grip Strength (R/L): 112.5 lbs/ 118.0 lbs
2028 C Jake Small (Jefferson Township, NJ) possesses a compact, athletic 5-foot-10, 176-pound frame. He has an explosive lower half evidenced by his 20.8 vertical jump. He ran a 7.68 60-yard dash. At the plate, he registered a peak exit velocity of 97.0 mph, showcasing well above average power tool with an average exit velocity of 91.4 mph, displaying the ability to impact the ball consistently. He recorded an average bat speed of 66.8 mph, showcasing above average bat speed. Defensively, he recorded a catcher velocity of 77 mph with pop times ranging from 1.89-2.02, showcasing well above average arm strength.
Athletic Testing
- 60 Yard Dash: (10 yard) 1.84 sec (30 yard) 4.25 sec (60 yard) 7.68 sec
- Peak Jump Height: 20.8 in
- Grip Strength (R/L): 121.6 lbs/ 130.6 lbs
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 163-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Even feet, bend to the knees. Quick stride w/ a smaller leg kick, on time. Hands up high and stay locked in place. Quick hands with twitchy actions, consistently firm contact to all fields. 69 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 329' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Short, compact AA, efficient.
Defense: 1.93-1.99 pop times. Quick release, on-target tosses. Some of the best C reps at the event.
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.70 max vertical.