Prep Baseball Report
Jacob Black
Jacob Black

CLASS OF 2028

C
1B

Jacob
Black

Red Mountain (HS) • AZ
6' 0" • 166LBS
R/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: AZ SANDLOT
2028 National

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Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
10/26/25
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/07/26
13.3
Rot. Acc (max)
10/26/25
60
Hard Hit %
2/07/26
Power
100.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/07/26
88
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/07/26
371
Distance (max)
2/07/26
50
Sweet Spot %
2/07/26
Run
7.19
60-yd
10/26/25
3.95
30-yd
10/26/25
1.66
10-yd
10/26/25
18.9
Run speed (max)
10/26/25
Defense
80
INF Velo
2/07/26
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OF Velo
75
C Velo
2/07/26
1.96 - 2.14
Pop Time
2/07/26

Positional Tools

2026
2025
Pop Time
1.96 - 2.14
Catcher Velocity
75.0
Infield Velocity
80.0
Pop Time
2.04 - 2.10
Catcher Velocity
70.0
Infield Velocity
75.0
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 7, 2026
Position
1.96 - 2.14
Pop Time
80
INF Velo
75
C Velo
Mesa Fall ID
Oct 26, 2025
Position
2.04 - 2.10
Pop Time
75
INF Velo
70
C Velo

Hitting

2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
100.2
Exit Velocity Avg
88.0
Distance Max
371
Distance Avg
254
Launch Angle Avg
28.9289
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
97.4
Exit Velocity Avg
82.6
Distance Max
330
Distance Avg
185
Launch Angle Avg
25.1013
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 7, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
100.2
Exit Velocity (max)
88.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
254
Distance (avg)
371
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Mesa Fall ID
Oct 26, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
97.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
19.2
Bat Speed Max
75.7
Bat Speed Avg
70.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
18.8
Bat Speed Max
69.5
Bat Speed Avg
66.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 7, 2026
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Mesa Fall ID
Oct 26, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.67
30 Yard Dash
4.03
60 Yard Dash
7.37
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.66
30 Yard Dash
3.95
60 Yard Dash
7.19
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 7, 2026
Vald
1.67
10-yd
4.03
30-yd
7.37
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
1.11
RSI (max)
24.7
Jump Height (max)
Mesa Fall ID
Oct 26, 2025
Vald
1.66
10-yd
3.95
30-yd
7.19
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
1.62
RSI (max)
25.1
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
2025
Edge Score
62.97
Edge Score
57.76

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

10/26/25
Jacob Black, Red Mountain (AZ), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright stance with hands set near the ear. Balanced base with a simple pre-pitch rhythm. Small stride forward while maintaining height in the swing. Hands work flat to slightly uphill with a high finish, showing strength to the pull side and the ability to turn on pitches inside while working primarily through the middle of the field. 66.1 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 330' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. INF-75 mph. C: Long, whippy action with throws that stay mostly on target. Shows developing arm strength. INF: Shows decent strength with average carry across the diamond. Stays through the target with consistent accuracy.
Defense: 2.04-2.10 pop times. C: Transfers down and tends to stand tall through the throw. Shows some rhythm and feel behind the plate with room to tighten actions for quicker releases. INF: Controlled approach with athletic movements and smooth footwork. Displays steady hands and body control through the play.
ATH: 7.19 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 57.76 Edge Score

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Physical

2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 7, 2026
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
166.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Mesa Fall ID
Oct 26, 2025
Physical - Athlete
6' 1"
Ht
169.8
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)