Jack
Williams

A standout at our Super 17 tournament two weeks ago, Williams’ continued what’s been a hot summer for the uncommitted 6-foot-4, 210-pound incoming senior at the KCPI. He continued to show a powerful stroke from the right side, elevating the baseball with intent throughout the park and displaying some of the loudest raw power in attendance. Built like an NFL linebacker, Williams doesn’t lack any bit of tools. He’s a 6.75 runner that’s breached the 105 mph max exit velocity mark at our events in the past, and he’s also been up to 88 mph from the outfield and on the mound. 

There’s no shortage of juice with Williams, who’s loud tools matchup against any pure athlete in the entire country. He’s a 6.75 runner in the 60 that reached an absurd 105.3 mph max exit velocity this winter, while also topping at 88 mph from both the outfield and on the mound. Williams flashed his tools on the tournament’s first night, crushing an opposite field blast that finally landed right as he rounded first base. The aggression and ferocity he generates at the plate for his 6-foot-4, 210-pound stature is eye-popping, and he’s absolutely one of the most intriguing uncommitted follows from the tournament. 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Physical and athletic build with present strength.

Hit: RHH. Starts with a slightly open stance with an athletic posture and hands getting set just below shoulder height. Slow load into the lower half with a strong weight stack onto the back leg.  Short stride hitting off a narrow base.  Has explosive bat speed and very quick hands through the zone.  Uphill bat path and likes to work the ball up in the air.  Has elite hand strength and shows true power potential.
Power: 105.3 max exit velocity, averaged 92.7 mph. 101’ max distance.
Arm: RH.   OF - 88 mph. Over the top arm slot with a longer arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with aggressive routes and longer strides.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with a feel for glove action and a sure glove.  Utilizes a shuffle crow hop technique with slight momentum headed towards the target.
Run: 6.75 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Quick rocker style footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot.  Quick pace and rhythm to the delivery.  Hands work up and down with the lower half.  Works to a mid height balance point with the front hip opening up early.  Heavy rotation off the plant leg.  Creates good momentum down the slope towards the plate.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a shorter arm action.
FB: T88.6, 86.7-88.1 mph. Will show some arm side run at times working mostly to the arm side of the plate. T2365, 2124 average rpm.
CB: 69.1-71.0 mph. 11/5 shape with good downward depth and late break. T2068, 1933 average rpm.


 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP

Body: 6-foot-4, 205-pound large and athletic frame.

Hit: RHH.  At the plate uses a no stride approach.  He turns the front knee in to replace the stride.  Very explosive bat speed.  Hands work very quick through the zone.  Uses a mid/pull side approach with some natural lift to the swing.  Showed good power with a 96 mph exit speed in the BP round.  Has long levers and uses them to his advantage well. 

Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee and 96 in BP. 

Arm: RH.  OF-87 mph.  Long, straight over the top arm action.

Defense: In the outfield he fields the ball out in front of the body.  Smooth feet and rhythm.  Uses a shuffle technique for the crow hop.  He Does a good job of keeping control of his body throughout the throw.

Run: 6.81 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Rocker style delivery with a smooth tempo.  Has a high glove side and works hard to get body tilted downward.  Strides directly towards home with good balance on the finish.

Arm Action: Straight over the top slot with shorter arm action.

FB: 81-84 mph, straight action with good spin.  Gets good vertical break with great life.

CB: 68-71 mph, 12/6 break with heavy bite at tail end.

SL: 71-74 mph, tight 11/5 action with developing feel.