@howerjake 
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/05/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
3B
Jake
Hower
Cornell
McDowell (HS) • PA
6' 1" • 198LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Northeast Pride 25 National
McDowell (HS) • PA
6' 1" • 198LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Northeast Pride 25 National
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
79.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/05/23
12.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/23
36
Hard Hit %
2/05/23
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/05/23
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/05/23
332
Distance (max)
6/14/22
60
Sweet Spot %
6/14/22
6.80
60-yd
6/15/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
2/05/23
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
2/05/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
3/14/21
72.9 - 78.7
Velo Range
3/14/21
2006
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
Changeup
64.6 - 67.4
Velo Range
3/14/21
1718
Spin Rate (avg)
3/14/21
Curveball
60.9 - 63.4
Velo Range
3/14/21
1633
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
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Physical: 6-1, 185 pounds; Athletic, Muscular build. 6.8 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a late one hand finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 80 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while being aggressive. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. OF - 77 MPH.
Physical: 6-foot-0, 185 pounds; Athletic, proportional build. 7.14 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a knee knock leg kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a one-handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 95 MPH via Trackman. Elite bat speed maxed at 79.9mph. Displayed solid plate coverage.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are off to the side while funneling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot.OF - 84 MPH. Displayed speed and the ability to cover ground in the outfield with plus arm strength.
Physical: Upside 6-foot-1, 180lb frame with athletic actions. 7.05 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Balanced, even stance, as the hands operated loosely at the shoulder to begin. Utilized a controlled leg-kick stride to initiate the swing through a compact, uphill path into the hitting zone. Led his high school team in hits as a true Freshman this past year, very adjustable and sure of himself in the box. Posted T90 mph exit with gap-to-gap feel and rotational strength.
Defensively: The outfielder profiles as a corner piece with a soft glove hand and natural instincts in space, off the bat. A quick drop-step technique allowed him to cover ground in-game and an 84 mph arm-strength showed well positionally.
Physical: Athletic, projectable 6-foot-1, 180lb frame with more to come. 7.03 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Upright, coiled start with the feet slightly closed in the stance. Utilized a leg kick stride to initiate the swing through an uphill path towards a whippy, one-handed finish on the backside. Sat back well to create space and let the arms find extension on the ball, en route to a lofty approach during his round. Notched a 91 mph bat-exit velocity with ability to square pitches on the inner half to the pull-side for distance (323 feet). Natural bat-speed available and tries to do damage each and every time in the box.
Defensively: The primary outfielder chopped the feet with corner projection, fielding softly off his left side with adequate pace to the target. Got off the drive leg well with a high intent, H ¾ finish up to 81 mph from his position. Mostly direct footwork on this look.
Physical: 5-foot-11, 160 pounds; Long, athletic build. 7.14 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Drops hands on the way back with a knee knock leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a high finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while quick first step. Hands are off to the side while standing up during transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 78 MPH.
Pitching: Hower uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Minimal leg lift with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while arm wraps behind the body, while working through a standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 75-77 MPH; arm side run. CB: 58-59 MPH; sweeping lateral action.