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2017 California Uncommitted Showcase
Jacob Villareal is a 2018 SS/2B with a 5-8 150 lb. frame from Torrance, CA who attends Torrance. Medium frame with a lean build and wiry strength. Projects for additional strength. Ran a 7.16 sixty-yard dash. Primary shortstop with aggressive footwork while working to and surrounding the baseball. Funnels the baseball from a slightly deeper position and worked through exchange with quick, clean actions. Flashed solid range while moving to each side with efficient first step angles. Released from a low three-quarters slot generating accurate carry across the infield at 78 miles per hour. Right handed hitter with an upright, even stance and simple front side trigger. Works into contact with some linear lower half actions. Direct hand path to baseball with a fluid line drive barrel plane through extension. Repeated path and plane very well and flashed excellent control for the barrel throughout the hitting zone. Stayed balanced and behind contact while utilizing a high contact, mid field approach. Good student.