24.2
Hand Speed (max)
8/09/24
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Jacob Sandoval, Villa Park High (CA), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Wiry frame with some strength
Hit: RHH. Wider set up with slightly open feet and weight slightly more on the back leg. Hands are set just above shoulder height near the ear with a high back elbow and flat bat angle with wiggle in the hands. Medium leg kick with a small load into back hip. Hands stay quiet. Lands at launch with weight still more on the back leg. Hips show quickness in the turn with good connection in the bat path. Finishes with tilt in the body which adds lift at contact. Middle to pull side approach. 67.3 mph bat speed with 23 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 320' max distance. Ball shows carry to the pull side with strength at contact. Power plays more as present doubles power, but will flash HR potential.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Deep arm swing with a glove tap. Shows strength with carry on his throws. Can throw from different arm slots.
Defense: Good feet with some feel for rhythm. His hands work well with comfort playing 2 handed while showing a feel for 1 handed actions. Moves better laterally while flashing ability to play downhill.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60. quickness in the running stride. Flashes body control.