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2021 14U Sunshine West Showcase
Jake Valenzuela is a 2024 SS/RHP, C, 2B, 3B, OF with a 5-10 150 lb. frame from Riverside, CA who attends Ramona. Recorded a 7.50 second sixty yard dash time. Long and lean build with strength throughout. Primary shortstop with a short arm action and good carry across at 81 mph. Moves very well laterally with smooth actions and quick feet, definite athleticism present and was very good on the charge. Some things to clean up but has potential here moving forward. Secondary right-handed pitcher with a semi-windup delivery. Lulls hitters to sleep with slow windup before exploding down the mound. High ¾ arm slot with above-average arm speed. Long, loose arm action. Live arm. Athletic down the mound. High leg kick and arm speed create deception. Repeats delivery well. Impressive three-pitch mix. Fastball sat 84-86 mph early, settled in 82-83 later on. Offering features quality arm side run. Firm. Gets on hitters quick. Pounds the zone. Gets whiffs when elevated. Curveball sat 70-71 mph with sharp break. Nasty. 1-7 shape with bite. Spins it well. Pairs well with fastball. Generates plenty of whiffs. Changeup at 79-81 mph. Uses primarily against LHH. Impressive arm speed deception. Keeps everything the same throughout. Has swing and miss potential. Very impressive outing. Three true above-average offerings with ability to throw for strikes. Huge potential on the mound. Right-handed hitter with a busy hand load and big shift in. Timing intensive approach with big movements, has definite bat speed and the ball really jumped off the barrel when on time and squared. Made loud contact during the games. Will improve as he continues to simplify the swing and let his strength work for him. Exciting young prospect with high-level upside. Great student. Named to the 2021 14U Sunshine West Showcase Top Prospect List.