23.9
Hand Speed (max)
7/23/25
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Jake Kim, Harvard-Westlake (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/OF Middle of the order bat with a heavy barrel and feel for the strike zone. Projectable power hitting LHH.
Body: 5-10, 206-pounds. Strong frame with present strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Hands held at shoulder level, close to the body, with back elbow up and barrel tilted for a strong launch. Sets up in a balanced stance with knees slightly bent and feet shoulder-width apart. Uses a high leg kick stride, generating power and maintaining balance. Drives the swing with coordinated hand and hip movement. Keeps the barrel level through the hitting zone for consistent contact and power.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 304' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-73 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot with accelerated path, generating a controlled, compact throw.
Defense: Glove begins out front while moving with a slow, controlled gather step towards target.
Jake Kim, Harvard-Westlake (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/OF Compact, strength-driven corner profile with explosive bat speed and clean footwork.
Body: 5-11, 203-pounds. Compact, strong build with firm lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance with knees slightly bent and feetshoulder width. Hands set at shoulder height and tight to the shoulder. Back elbow elevated, barrel angled up in a strong launch position. High leg kick stride. Front foot lands outward. Launches with hands and hips in sync. Firm and solid upper and lower half during swing. Bat stays level through zone. 76.2 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 96.7 mph. 398' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-76 mph. High 3/4 arm slot from OF. Slow, rising arm path. Quick release. Lowers arm slot from INF. Quicker arm path.
Defense: Quick lower half, with postured upper half in OF. Short crow-hop strides. Glove stays low as ball approaches. Low posture with strong base in INF. Glove starts high. Slow shuffle steps. Quick transfer.
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 78.41 Edge Score