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2015 Southeast Top Prospect Showcase
Jacob Bartrug is a 2016 RHP/3B with a 6-3 225 lb. frame from Sumter, SC who attends Sumter HS. Big and strong build, especially in the lower half. Compact delivery and arm action, tends to open his front side early and spin off to the first base side, tight and high 3/4's arm slot. Fastball topped out at 75 mph, mostly straight with some cutting action to his glove side. Soft curveball with occasional depth, developing change up with good arm speed. Knuckleball showed some promise with nice tumbling action and he showed feel for throwing it for strikes. Right handed hitter, aggressive approach, looking to pull the ball, could use better extension to take advantage of his strength, low hands and tends to swing under the ball.