LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Sunshine West Showcase
Jake Rons is a 2019 3B/RHP with a 6-1 160 lb. frame from Carlsbad, CA who attends Cathedral Catholic HS. Large frame with a lean, athletic build. Projects for additional strength. Right handed hitter with a balanced stance and leg lift trigger. Shift into contact well with linear lower half actions. Quick hands to contact with a line drive swing plane. Primarily uses a mid-field approach but shows the ability to turn barrel to contact. Present bat speed to split the pull side gap when on time. Smooth, projectable swing mechanics that will continue to develop with physical maturity. Worked out defensively from the infield showing smooth, fundamental footwork while surrounding the baseball. Clean glove actions while funneling the baseball out front with smooth glove to hand exchanges. Good first step angles when moving to both sides with developing range. Throws across the infield with a three-quarters arm slot, topping at 81 mph, that produces good accurate carry. Also pitched showing the same smooth three-quarters arm action. Loose actions while working to the plate with on line direction. Good arm speed with fastball offering, topping at 80 mph. Curveball has 10/4 shape with some downward depth. Flashed a changeup as well in the low 70's. Tends to slow arm action slightly when throwing the changeup. Effectively pounded the zone with all three pitches inducing weak contact. Good two way prospect that will continue to develop with maturity. Good student as well.