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2024 13U National Showcase
Jacob Perez is a 2028 3B/RHP/2B with a 5-6 125 lb. frame from Casselberry, FL. Young, square shouldered frame with a lean build and room to grow and develop moving forward. Ran an 8.04 60-yard dash. Primary third baseman, attacks the ball well with footwork and comes through it, hands work out front with a clean funnel, gets upright into release with a double tap but shows accuracy across and repeats slot, shows lateral range to either side, compact arm action on throws. Also pitched, full windup on the mound with a high leg lift up past belt; similar compact arm action and works to a lower three-quarters release, will continue to refine a consistent rhythm/release point. Fastball topped out at 74 mph and showed some two plane tilt to curveball up to 63 mph. Right-handed hitter, begins with a medium base and slightly open stance with a high back elbow. Short and direct swing through the zone, utilizes a leg lift trigger for timing in the box. Stays linear through th zone and point of contact with some jump off of the barrel; efficient swing and repeats barrel skills well.