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Post by chinmusic on Jul 28, 2020 13:59:52 GMT -8
The mighty Beavers tap into their Sacramento area pipeline once again and land a promising young RHP from Fair Oaks - Del Campo HS.
Jake McKowen is a 6'4" freshman about to begin his high school career. Jake has a long levered, angular frame that is still getting taller and filling out at 167 pounds. In the past 18 months Jake has grown 5 inches and his coaches are projecting him at 6'6" or 6'7" before he's finished.
He has a very clean and smooth delivery and is considered very agile and coordinated throughout his pitching action. He throws from a high 3/4 slot and keeps the ball down with good control. He's been very impressive in underclass and age group events and drew a number of college coaches to his games.
As an 8th grader, Jake has developed a full array of pitches starting with an 83 mph fastball with considerable movement into RH hitters. He throws a slider, curve and change up. His coaches say there is an untapped well of velo and expect his fastball to be a devastating "out" pitch over the next four years.
Jake will play his summer baseball for powerhouse CBA Marucci
NOTE: Video clips are reminding of another Jake at that age - Pfennigs.
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Post by chinmusic on Jul 29, 2020 12:19:59 GMT -8
Some additional notes on 2024 RHP Jake McKowen.
Spending the summer working out and playing inter squad games with his California Baseball Academy Team in Sacramento. CBA has him on a structured developmental plan that includes training, throwing “Instructional Bullpens”, and 2 inning pitching stints in the inter-squad games and NCTB events. In one early July session he touched 85 mph several times according to CBA Coaches.
He’s the first 2024 recruit in the Sacramento area to commit. He had interest from over a dozen programs.
He’s been well coached, Watch his videos and you see what appears to be a pattern. He has very good command and is able to pound the strike zone low with breaking balls, then elevate his fastball that runs hard and jams the RH hitters. He’ll let you reach on the low breaking stuff but won’t let you extend on the fastball running in on you.
Some nice tweets:
“Jake McKowen: Oh my goodness, wait til you see this kid! He’s got size. He’s got a loose, quick arm. Most of all he has an attacking mentality. Worked at 82mph today and punched 4 tickets in only 2 innings of work . Really good already with massive upside.” Scouting note after week 1 of NCTB play.
“Baseball Diamonds news alert: The “Flamingo” - great pick up - he will fit in just fine - love all my kids but this one right here, sheesh!!!” Roney Johnson, CBA Coach
“Congrats Jake! OSU is getting a great player and even a better teammate. More big things to come for you. You deserve it! Jack Metchko
“Congratulations to the 1st 2024 area player to verbal. Highest upside of any pitcher in The League and maybe ever. Huge early commit for Oregon State. “ @nctb The League
“The first player to commit in the 2024 class from Sacramento is RHP/INF He will be attending Del Campo HS and just verbally committed to Oregon State. Big win for the Beavers” Cameron Salerno, SacBee.com
“Jake McKowen 2024 3B/RHP Del Campo HS – Continues to show why he is one of the top 2024’s in California- FB up to 85 and continues to show improvement everywhere.” CBA - Northern California coaching staff.
“Great job this past weekend Jake! Your future is very bright, might be the next Kevin Brown on the mound! Nice job @cba_SacBayArea with this young man, I can’t believe he’s a 2024! “ Coaches, Chico Aces
“Jake Mckowen 2024 3B/RHP Del Campo HS - The 2024 (14u) had a dominating day “play up” with the 16U this weekend. Pitched two innings with 0 hits, weak contact and 2 K’s.” @cba - Northern California/Sac-Bay Area
“Jake McKowen 2024 Del Campo HS RHP/1B Loose, quick arm showing length behind his back FB 82-84 today during bullpen with CB 72-75- Breaking ball is a curve with good bit – Excited for summer and his freshmen season.” CBA - Northern California @asu_Baseball
“Jake McKowen RHP/1B 2024 6’3 Working during quarantine getting his bullpen work FB 84-81 with lots of run Celiing is very high for the 6’4 McKowen” @CBA_SacBayArea@SDSUBaseball,@lbdirtbags@ASU_Baseball@OregonBaseball@NevadaBaseball@CBABaseballUSA
“Jake McKowen is a dude!! - Will be one of the top 2024 players in California” Adam Farb, President, Northern California Tournament Baseball
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