Jake
Barth

Jake Barth, Oak Creek (WI), 2029
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-6, 168-pounds. Compact, athletic build with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, simple and repeatable move to hitting position. Downhill, handsy move, leverages the ball out front, hammers it to and through the big part of the field. 63.6 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. OF-75 mph. High 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 2.31-2.37 pop times. OF: Gathers with one hand, quick transfer, clean mover. C: Turns the ball around quickly, aggressive covering bunts, softness to hands.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 66.21 Edge Score

Barth, presents an athletic 5-foot-5, 134-pound foot frame that will be projectable in the future. He had a loud day at the plate Friday night, going 3-for-4 behind the dish with two doubles, an RBI single, and he scored three times to be a big part of Hitters Navy’s 15-0 victory. He showcased a strong ability to wait back on the offspeed as he sat on a curveball to smack a backside double down the line.

Barth, presenting himself at a strong 5-foot-5, 134-pound frame, impressed over the course of the weekend, especially on Sunday. The right-handed hitter was batting second for Hitters Navy—providing pop and above average speed on the bases within his frame. Barth has a quiet stance, relaxing his hands and body before approaching a pitch. Quick turnover in his feet while running, advanced for his age group. Moves well behind the plate and at third base—showcasing plenty of arm strength and fundamentals at each respective position. Projects as an intriguing follow as he continues to develop—coming off of a successful showing in the winter.

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-5, 134-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, upright setup, up and down stride with a leg kick. Handsy and hitterish with balance, top down with quick hands, ball jumps when barrelled out front.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 205' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-62 mph. OF-71 mph. INF: Short arc, 3/4 slot, quick arm. C: Short arc, quick arm.
Defense: 2.34-2.52 pop times. OF: Aggressive and athletic, crow hop, finishes through the plate. C: Turns it around quickly, keeps it close on blocks, athletic.
ATH: 7.53 runner in the 60.

C/INF/OF Jake Barth (Oak Creek, 2029) is an athletic, sturdy utility player with present strength and room to add. Barth works with an up-and-down stride and leg kick to get into a solid hitting position from his open stance, showing good balance throughout. His hands have quickness in his swing leading to the ball jumping off his barrel out front. Behind the dish, Barth showed athleticism in his blocking and throws down to second. From the outfield it’s a quick arm with athletic and aggressive actions.