23.8
Hand Speed (max)
7/23/25
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Riley Jackson, Half Moon Bay High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/3B All around athlete, with potent LHH bat and solid defensive presence at 3B.
Body: 6-2, 187-pounds. Tall, athletic frame, with room for further development in upper half.
Hit: LHH. Sets up slightly open with a wide base and slight knee bend. Hands rest at ear level with barrel waggle present and raised back elbow. Initiates the load by sinking into the back knee as the hands work down and the barrel shifts vertical, striding forward under control. Lands balanced and drives the swing with aggressive hips. Hands stay short and direct, working uphill with bat speed to generate pull-side power and carry.
Power: 105 max exit velocity, averaged 89.3 mph. 347' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Low-effort motion, with a compact arm path and little recoil. Works from a low 3/4 release, producing solid carry and consistent, on-target throws. Has room to add arm strength as frame fills.
Defense: Shows decent reads off the bat with efficient, controlled footwork. Displays solid range laterally, working with soft hands out in front. Works downhill with intent and aggressiveness, arriving on time in a strong fielding position. Projects for the corner INF.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-3, 184-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, wide stance, with slight knee bend. Hands rest at ear level with waggle present. Barrel pointed at 1B dugout, with high back elbow. Sinks further into back knee to initiate load. Hands work down slightly, with barrel pointed vertical, as he strides forward. Lands balanced and brings aggressive hip turn. Hands follow suit, while staying short and direct to the ball. Shows good bat speed, with bat path that works uphill. Demonstrates power to the pull side, with the ability to get the ball in the air. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (91.7 avg.); 363-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Creates depth behind him out of the glove, with shorter arm path present. Gets solid carry on his throws, despite lower release, and shows accuracy.
Defense: Gets good reads off the bat and demonstrates solid footwork. Can play laterally and shows solid range. Works downhill with intent.
Athletic Testing: 7.05 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.50-inch max vertical jump. Vizual Edge: 78.95 Edge Score.