Jacob
Baca

Baca looks the part at 6-foot-4 190 he is a physical presence with high ¾ arm action. The delivery is a work in progress, balanced at leg lift but effort and lack of extension lead to some recoil. His fastball was up to 83 but there is more in the arm. He pitched comfortably 82-83 with some arm side life. He has limited feel for off speed, slowing his arm on his secondary pitches. He has reliable outfield actions, hopping on his backfoot prior to release, allowing his long arm action to catch up for on target throws with good carry. At first base, he has a feel for footwork and touch throws on double play feeds and first base coverage. He maintained a two-touch trigger, striding open to close with a backside power approach and natural loft. The two-sport (football/baseball) athlete is poised for jumps with steady work and dedication to his delivery and the position.

11/14/18-Large Frame, 6-4, 190, Baca is a physical presence.  A two sport athlete who just finished football, he is still finding his baseball rhythm. An obvious athlete, Baca displayed capable mechanics as an outfielder as well as an infielder.  Pure size accompanied by his speed makes him a more likely option at 1B, but he will catch what he get to in the outfield.  On the mound, he has solid zone feel with a 3 pitch mix.  His fastball ranged 73-76, while his breaking ball and changeup were 61-63 and 66-67, respectively.  The breaking ball is slurvy and he shows the ability to backdoor and back foot right-handed hitters.  There is more to be had from his delivery with his short stride and limited extension.  Baca is intriguing on the mound with distinct pitch definition and sheer ceiling with velocity improvements.  At the plate, he maintains a backside approach with some lift to his strength over bat speed swing.  He displayed consistent contact and the potential for pull side power with improved extension.