LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Jake Simon is a 2018 C with a 5-10 165 lb. frame from Wellington, FL who attends Palm Beach Central HS. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and a lean, projectable build, has room to fill out moving forward. Ran a 7.16 60-yard dash. Primary catcher, receives the ball out front with soft hands, handled 88-90 mph fastballs easily in live action, low set, gains ground with lower half coming out of crouch, quick transfer and release, blocks well in the dirt, shows sound tools behind the dish. Righthanded hitter, begins with a balanced and even stance in the box, simple trigger for timing. Utilizes a middle of the field approach, shows looseness to hands and remains compact through swing. Looks to create leverage at point of contact, remains balanced and projects with additional extension to swing. Recognizes spin and can stay back to turn on it. Named to Main Event Top Prospect List. Good student.