LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 National Pre-Draft Showcase
Jacob Sylvester is a 2014 RHP/ with a 6-6 235 lb. frame from Olathe, KS who attends Shawnee Mission West. Tall and leaner frame with a strong build. Primary righthanded pitcher. Worked primarily from the stretch. Medium leg lift with drop and drove lower half actions. Longer arm circle in back and releases from a three-quarters arm slot. Fastball jumps on hitters well with some heavy running action. Sat in the upper 80's and low 90's and topped out at 92 miles per hour. Creates some downhill plane while working in the bottom of the zone. Showed a slider with pretty tight spin and 10-to-4 movement. Shows good feel for the zone. Arm slows down slightly when throwing off-speed. Velocity holds well throughout outing. Not afraid to pitch backwards on occasion. Named to the 2018 National Pre-Draft Showcase Top Prospect List.