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2020 National Underclass East Showcase
Jacob Crews is a 2021 RHP/1B, OF with a 6-5 225 lb. frame from Winter Garden, FL who attends West Orange. Large frame with longer limbs, broad shoulders and present strength. Primary right handed pitcher with a simple side step to high leg lift delivery. Swings front side slightly while working to the plate with drop and drive lower half actions. Lands in line with target and carries momentum well. Compact arm circle at take back and released from a high three-quarters slot. Fastball generated heavier downhill tilt through the zone with occasional run to arm side. Curveball showed 10/5 shape with good spin and later depth. Tends to slow arm speed slightly with breaking ball offering. Consistently attacked the strike zone with both offerings and challenged hitters. Also worked out defensively from first base showing smooth paced footwork while surrounding the baseball and working around the bag. Funnels out front and worked through exchange with compact actions. Right handed hitter with an upright, even stance and simple leg lift trigger. Works to contact with linear lower half actions. Extended hand path to baseball with a naturally leveraged barrel plane through extension. Swung with intent and displayed present bat speed and strength through the zone. Primarily looked to drive the ball to the middle of the field showing the strength to easily split each gap when squared. Good student as well.