Ranked No. 56 in Ohio's 2028 class. 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame. At the plate, produced a sturdy 91 mph exit velocity. Defensively, showed a sturdy 77 mph across the infield to go with a 7.45 laser-timed 60. On the mound, worked a three-pitch mix — fastball at a projectable 69-76, topped at 76, alongside a 58-61 mph curveball and a 61 mph slider.
2/21/26
Jacobie Balo, Bishop Rosecrans (OH), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strong, compact frame. Hit: LHH. Short path with feel for contact and developing impact. Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 348 foot max distance. Arm: RH. INF 83 mph. Delivery: Controlled mover with steady direction. Arm Action: RH. Clean path with repeatability. FB: 80-82 T83. 2044 rpm avg, 16.5 IVB avg, 17.0 HM avg. CB: 63-65 T65. 1787 rpm avg, -0.6 IVB avg, -15.1 HM avg. CH: 68-70 T70. 1403 rpm avg, 12.9 IVB avg, 10.7 HM avg. ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60. 1.71 split.
6/30/25
Jacobie Balo, Bishop Rosecrans High School (OH), 2028 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Arm Action: RH FB: T79, 73-79 mph. T2071, 1884 average rpm. CB: 63-64 mph. T1936, 1893 average rpm. ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/30/25
Jacobie Balo, Bishop Rosecrans High School (OH), 2028 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Hit: LHH Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 320' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
2/16/25
Jacobie Balo, BISHOP ROSECRANS HIGH SCHOOL (OH), 2028 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Arm Action: RH FB: T81, 78-80 mph. T1963, 1879 average rpm. CB: 61-62 mph. T1848, 1804 average rpm. CH: 61-67 mph. T1303, 1252 average rpm. ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
2/16/25
Jacobie Balo, BISHOP ROSECRANS HIGH SCHOOL (OH), 2028 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Hit: LHH Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 293' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/12/24
Jacobie Balo, Rosecrans (OH), 2028 Positional Profile: SS/RHP LHH, +ATH. Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Stocky, athletic build. Strong lower half. Delivery: Athletic delivery. Arm Action: RH. Short, athletic arm action. FB: T76, 72-75 mph. T1843, 1606 average rpm. CB: 57-61 mph. T1877, 1614 average rpm. CH: 72-72 mph. T1266, 1266 average rpm. ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60.
6/12/24
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7/26/23
LHH hitting infielder that could profile in multiple spots inside a lineup considering combo of athleticism and feel for contact. High mid 80s exit velo and upper 60s type batspeed.
7/18/23
Jacobie Balo: SS/RHP, (2028) Rosecrans, OH. 5-foot-5, 150-pound. (62.6 mph bat speed average). (17.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a level swing plane, present bat speed and high finish. Barreled up lots of balls throughout his round. Pull side approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 74 mph. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.25. Athletic on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. (Max spin 1656; Avg 1585).
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strong, compact frame.
Hit: LHH. Short path with feel for contact and developing impact.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 348 foot max distance.
Arm: RH. INF 83 mph.
Delivery: Controlled mover with steady direction.
Arm Action: RH. Clean path with repeatability.
FB: 80-82 T83. 2044 rpm avg, 16.5 IVB avg, 17.0 HM avg.
CB: 63-65 T65. 1787 rpm avg, -0.6 IVB avg, -15.1 HM avg.
CH: 68-70 T70. 1403 rpm avg, 12.9 IVB avg, 10.7 HM avg.
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60. 1.71 split.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T79, 73-79 mph. T2071, 1884 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. T1936, 1893 average rpm.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. T1963, 1879 average rpm.
CB: 61-62 mph. T1848, 1804 average rpm.
CH: 61-67 mph. T1303, 1252 average rpm.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 293' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP LHH, +ATH.
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Stocky, athletic build. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Athletic delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short, athletic arm action.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. T1843, 1606 average rpm.
CB: 57-61 mph. T1877, 1614 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. T1266, 1266 average rpm.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60.
LHH hitting infielder that could profile in multiple spots inside a lineup considering combo of athleticism and feel for contact. High mid 80s exit velo and upper 60s type batspeed.
Jacobie Balo: SS/RHP, (2028) Rosecrans, OH. 5-foot-5, 150-pound. (62.6 mph bat speed average). (17.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a level swing plane, present bat speed and high finish. Barreled up lots of balls throughout his round. Pull side approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 74 mph. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.25. Athletic on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. (Max spin 1656; Avg 1585).