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2019 Midwest Prospect Showcase
Jakob Johnson is a 2021 RHP/1B with a 6-1 195 lb. frame from Pingree Grove, IL who attends Harvest Christian Academy. Ran a 7.98 second sixty-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher with a physical frame. Starts from the windup with a small side step into a leg lift that reaches just above the belt. Has tall and fall actions down the mound, with developing power generated in the lower half. Has a short and compact arm stroke, coming from behind the ear with some deception to an over the top slot. Has developing command of the fastball at 72-to-76 miles per hour, and also flashes some feel to spin a sweeping curveball in the low-60s. Secondary outfielder that sits back with slow and deliberate actions to close, fielding it deeper before coming through with a clean gather to throw. Has developing arm strength from a three-quarter slot, making accurate throws with higher carry at 72 miles per hour. Has a slightly open stance from the right side of the plate, with a leg lift trigger, high hand set, and rotational lower half. Swings with intent to drive the baseball, creating some present barrel speed with a line drive barrel plane. Has a middle of the field approach, with developing extension of the hands at the point of contact.