In our Then & Now series, we examine how Iowa athletes have progressed over time using trusted Prep Baseball showcase metrics. By comparing everything from speed and arm strength to Blast swing traits and TrackMan performance, we get a clear picture of each player's developmental arc. Today we look at Minnetonka's Jacob Musgjerd, a 3B/RHP in the class of 2026.

Take a look at the progress in his key metrics below: 

Exit Velo:  86.4 mph (Mar 2023) ➡️ 100.0 mph (Jul 2025)
Max Distance: 304 ft (Mar 2023) ➡️ 352 ft (Jul 2025)
Infield Velo: 81 mph (Mar 2023) ➡️ 87 mph (Jul 2025)

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UPCOMING MINNESOTA EVENTS

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION
Preseason ID-Central Minnesota	02/28	St. John's University
Rising Stars ID-Central Minnesota (2030s only)	02/28	St. John's University
Preseason ID-Mankato	03/07	Bethany Lutheran College
Rising Stars ID-Mankato (2030s only)	03/07	Bethany Lutheran College
Preseason ID-Twin Cities	03/08	Mash Campus
Rising Stars ID-Twin Cities S1 (2030s only)	03/08	Mash Campus
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)	03/14-3/15	Mash Campus
Rising Stars ID-Twin Cities S2 (2030s only)	03/14	Mash Campus
Rising Stars ID-Twin Cities S3 (2030s only)	03/15	Mash Campus