24.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/14/21
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Jack Bakus
Player Spotlight
Jack Bakus: 3B/1B, (2023) H. H. Dow, MI. 6-foot-5, 220-pound. Projectable raw at the plate, Bakus had an exit velocity of 94 mph. (66.3 mph bat speed average). (23.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced tall stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is raw quick, uses a short swing plane and level finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 76 mph; has in control average feet, sure hands, and a lengthy clean exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Player Spotlight
Jack Bakus: 3B/1B, (2023) H. H. Dow, MI. 6-foot-5, 215-pound. Advanced at the plate, Bakus was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 98 mph.Began in a tall stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is electric, displays an uphill swing plane and high finish. Found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 81 mph.
Scout Evaluation
Jack Bakus, H. H. Dow, 2023, MI
Position: 3B/1B
Body: 6-foot-5, 215-pound .
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Electric bat speed. High finish, uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 98 mph exit velocity, average 78.26 mph. 69.45 mph bat speed average. 23.73 mph hand speed average. Highest at the event.
Arm: 81 mph infield velocity.
Jack Bakus: 3B/1B, (2023) H. H. Dow, MI. 6-foot-5, 215-pound.
Mechanics: Quick pivot moving to his balance point throwing from a short arm action.
Fastball: Was easy out the hand with spotty control sitting 71-74 mph. Topped 76 mph
Curve: Slows arm on the breaking ball with a gradual break 60-63 mph.
Change up: Straight change up low in the zone sitting 63-64 mph.