19.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/02/25
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OF Mark Jackson (Wheaton Academy, 2027) put his name on the map as a 2027 to track down and see this spring. The right-handed hitter has an athletic, defined 5-foot-11, 187-pound frame and present bat speed while staying on-plane and on the barrel to the pull-side gap. Quality round of BP that resulted in a peak exit velocity of 95.7 mph and 313’ max distance. Also ran a 6.94 60 and topped at 85 mph from the outfield.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 187 pounds. Some present strength throughout, broad shoulders and a developed lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid quiet load and short stride. On plane swing, present bat speed, consistently on time and on the barrel. Quality round. 66.5 mph bat speed with 2g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (81.6 avg.).
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Whippy, compact, strong arm, plays true, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Body flows, athletic mover, fluid actions with soft hands, plays through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 6.94 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.79 Edge Score.
Jackson showed an intriguing profile this past weekend, highlighted by his muscular 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame with present athleticism and strength. At the plate, the right-handed hitter presents a shoulder-width athletic base, getting into a position of launch via a leg kick. Instincts and awareness were obvious parts of Jackson’s game and make him a must-know name in Illinois’ 2027 class.