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2018 Ohio Valley Prospect Showcase
Jack Simpson is a 2022 RHP/OF with a 6-2 165 lb. frame from Danville, KY who attends Danville. Large frame with long limbs and a lean build. Frame projects to support additional strength. Primary right handed hitter with a smooth side step to high leg lift delivery. Stays flexed at gather and works to the plate with drop and drive actions. Deep, quick arm circle at take back and released from a three-quarters slot. Fastball some arm quickness through the zone that generated run back to arm side in the upper 70's to low 80's, topped at 82 miles per hour. Curveball had 10/5 shape with looser spin and some depth when staying on top of offering at release. Primarily looked to challenge hitters to the bottom of the zone. Also worked out defensively from the outfield showing smooth paced, deliberate footwork while closing to the baseball. Two handed funnels out front and worked through exchange with loose glove to hand transfers. Released from a lower three-quarters arm slot created some uphill carry to the bag at 80 miles per hour. Right handed hitter with an upright, even stance and large sweeping trigger. Stayed on back side and worked to contact with rotational lower half actions. Displayed developing feel for the barrel with a linear plane through extension. Tools will continue to develop with maturity and repetition.