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7/23/25
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Arguably one of the hottest bats in Kansas this summer, 1B/LHP Jacob Stehley (Wichita Collegiate, 2027) continued to solidify his status with another impressive showing on Tuesday. The 6-foot, 186-pound left-handed hitter showcased his ability to both hit for average and impact the baseball with authority—tools that consistently show up in game. During BP, Stehley was on the barrel throughout, driving balls to the pull side with ease and posting a peak exit velocity of 98.3 mph while launching his furthest ball 386 feet.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 186-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Tall slightly open setup with a wide base, weight on back side, and quiet hands. Uses a toe tap trigger working back then gaining ground forward. Long flat path through the zone, some barrels, power present. 76.9 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 88.0 mph. 386' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. OF-81 mph. Moderate stroke from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Polished actions defensively.
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Jacob Stehley, Wichita Collegiate (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds. Tall athletic build with room for added strength.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound and falling off after landing.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Moderate spin, mostly strikes, some arm side run at times. T2155, 2042 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin with feel for high spin, rolling 12/6 shape. T2307, 2132 average rpm.
SL: 66-66 mph. Good control, rolling left to right break. T2240, 2240 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Developing accuracy, arm side fade. T1727, 1649 average rpm.
ATH: 1.78 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.80 max vertical.
Jacob Stehley, Wichita Collegiate (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds. Tall athletic build with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Upright even setup with a wide base, weight centered, and active hands. Shifts weight to back side before using a toe tap trigger. Compact flat path through the zone, some barrels. 70.4 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 295' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-76 mph. OF-80 mph.
Defense: Confident athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 1.78 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.80 max vertical.
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Jacob Stehley, Wichita Collegiate (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 176-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Full wind-up delivery with a controlled, repeatable tempo. High leg kick and small hip coil. Drop-and-drive down the mound using his lower half. Finishes to his glove side.
Arm Action: LH. Clean 3/4 arm action.
FB: T77, 73-77 mph. Occasional arm-side run. T2342, 2239 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. 1/7 shape with loose spin. T2432, 2358 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Slight fade action thrown firm. T2136, 1976 average rpm.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 26.40 max vertical.
A top-25 prospect in the Kansas 2027 class, 1B/LHP Jacob Stehley (Wichita Collegiate) had a strong showing in Tuesday’s look. Listed at 6-foot, 176-pounds, Stehley showed noticeable bat speed and explosiveness in a left-handed swing that favored the pull-side, resulting in a top exit velocity of 93.3 mph, sending his best ball 343 feet. Additionally, the sophomore posted a 77 mph velocity across the infield and a 78 mph velocity from the outfield.
Jacob Stehley, Wichita Collegiate (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean build.
Delivery: Worked exclusively from the stretch. High leg kick, athletic balance point. Drop/drive delivery type. Lands in line with target.
Arm Action: LH. Effortless, smooth arm motion. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T74, 64-74 mph. Occasionally arm side run. T2046, 1892 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 shape. Loopy break. T2213, 2122 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Kills spin. T1393, 1322 average rpm.
ATH: 1.69 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.50 max vertical.
Jacob Stehley, Wichita Collegiate (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, open setup; feet shoulder-width. Hands high by ear. Weight shifts back while hands load back. Low, controlled leg kick, short stride. Quick, direct, inside-out path to contact. Flashed hand speed. Works to the opposite field, line drive contact. 66.6 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 191' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-74 mph. Short, 3/4 arm motion.
Defense: Moves well laterally, get around the ball. Clean gather to transfer. Flashed feel for footwork around the bag.
ATH: 1.69 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.50 max vertical.