Jake
Whitlinger

Physical: 5-foot-8, 170LBS. Compact, athletic build. 6.93 60-yard dash. Lehigh Commit. 

Offensively: RHH. Connected movements in the swing. Begins slightly open and feet shoulder width apart. Utilizes a leg hang for a timing mechanism and maintains balance well throughout. Early connection in the load. Swing is flat to slightly up through the hitting zone. Barrel has lots of room for contact, yet showed the ability to drive the ball out front. 95MPH MAX exit velo.

Defensively: Primary MIF with high intent movements. Showed athleticism throughout the workout. Feet are quick and always active. Works towards 1B on throws and showed the ability to throw from multiple arm angles. Arm is very live, clocking 91MPH across the diamond. While the 5-foot-8 height projects a move to 2B at the next level, the arm strength says otherwise. 

Physical: Twitchy and athletic 5-foot-8, 175-pound frame with advanced feel for his body and ability to continue adding strength as he matures. 6.82 runner in the 60-yard dash. Lehigh University commit.

Offensively: RHH. Slightly open, bent stance with balance throughout / high hands setup with minor rhythm next to the ear. Utilized a leg-hang stride to initiate a barrel path with plenty of fluidity through a slightly uphill angle and high level bat to ball skills. Peppered the LCF gap with hard contact generating natural backspin to the pull-side. Standout batting practice round with a 33% “hard hit” percentage according to Trackman Baseball. Showed off athleticism and adjustability in a strong / twitchy lower half that drove through the ball where it was pitched, tough out at the plate. Recorded a top bat-exit velocity of 93 mph / max batted ball distance of 353 feet. 

Defensively: The primary shortstop is an advanced defender with smooth, quick actions from a low / active setup. Repeatedly beat the ball to the spot with above average feel for rhythm and downhill movements on the approach, fielded off of the left side of his body, hands out in front with advanced pace from the left side of the infield. Was able to range in either direction with ability to get rid of it if need be, utilizing a high ¾ arm-slot with a moderate arm circle showing quickness through release.