Jacob
Younan

Verbally committed to Harper JC.

RHP Jacob Younan (Taft) was another right-hander that showed well on Sunday. Listed at a durable 6-foot, 190-pounds, Younan displayed a rhythmic tempo with a medium leg lift and balance over the rubber, utilizing a drop/drive lower-half to gain momentum down the mound, working in-line to the plate with a quiet head and balanced finish. He has a long, clean arm path out of the glove before moving into a high ¾ release. The right-hander worked his fastball in the 83-85 mph range, topping out at 85.8 mph with some carry and downhill leverage through the zone, showing the ability to get the ball to spots. He went to a 10/4 slider to pair off the fastball, playing with shorter shape and keeping it mostly down and to his glove side, 74-76 mph. Lastly, he went to a changeup at 77-78 mph, selling the offering with fastball intent while showing late fade and depth through the zone, landing it for strikes and below the zone. Clean arm to know and follow from the event.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong and sturdy build with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Wider base with relaxed hands, toe-tap back, lands to centered hitting position. Rhythm in the swing, loose limbs, uphill path with intent to lift. 71.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 361’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arc, high 3/4 slot, carry and accuracy.
Defense: Fluid footwork through the ball, steady hands, has some rhythm.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong and sturdy build with good proportions.
Delivery: Starts middle of rubber, fluid tempo, medium leg lift with balance over the rubber, kicks out into in-line land with good direction to home, finishes with medium leg swing finish towards home with quiet head and balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into a clean high 3/4 release.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Leverages ball downhill with ability to get pitch to spots. T2164, 2056 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, shorter 10/4 shape, kept down and to the glove side. T2142, 2111 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Finishes through pitch with fastball intent, shows late fade and depth at the plate, can land and get below. T1938, 1898 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Proportional frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup, works back to even. Hands start low and with with separation into an uphill path.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. High 3/4 slot with some carry.
Defense: Active feet, two-hand gather with steady actions.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strong lower-half, athletic, round/strong shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, open setup, stride gets to square. Easy, strong hands, lift through contact at times.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, works into a 3/4 slot with some life out of the hand.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, steady actions.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Slightly uptempo, high leg lift into balance, drop/drive, stays in-line.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79-81 mph. Mostly straight with backspin. T2030, 1963 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape. T1859, 1828 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Shorter action, 10/4 shape. T1931, 1895 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Sinking action.  T1796, 1657 average rpm.