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2020 Great Lakes Prospect Showcase
Jacob Butcher is a 2021 RHP/UT with a 6-0 170 lb. frame from Poplar Grove, IL who attends Boylan Central Catholic. Long, lean build with projection remaining, ran 60 yard dash in 7.32 seconds. Primary pitcher, long arm stroke through the back to high 3/4 slot, lands inline but falls off at release, fastball worked 79-83 mph with solid arm side life, 12/6 break to curveball with solid depth, flashed sinking changeup, mixed and matched effectively. Hits from even based stance, off balance leg lift, hands very inside and compact with no load, rolls over inside hip, has contact skills. Worked out in the infield, has athleticism in footwork, moves well laterally, easy hands at the ball with clean transfer, clocked up to 77 mph on throws. Good student.