LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2014 Ohio Valley Showcase
Jacob Abbott is a 2016 SS/RHP, 3B with a 6-0 162 lb. frame from Lexington, KY who attends Lafayette. Lean, athletic build with more room to add strength with maturity. Ran a 6.82 60 yard dash. Bats right-handed, works from a wide balanced setup and shows good strength in his hands. Makes hard pull side contact. Shows a good two strike approach and stays patient in games. Flashes above average infield arm strength and has soft hands. Rounds the ball well and can stick up the middle. Also took the mound, touches 84 mph from a high three-quarter arm slot. Shows good feel for his 69 mph curveball with tight 11-5 rotation. Fills up the zone and has a feel for pitching. Hides the ball well with a slight back turn. Excellent student. Named to Top Prospect list.