LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 PG Underclass All American Games
Jake Gooch is a 2019 C/RHP/1B with a 6-1 195 lb. frame from Cartersville, GA who attends Cartersville HS. Big and strong athletic build. Right handed hitter, upright stance with a leg lift trigger, easy tension free swing, has quick hands and good hitting rhythm to go with lots of bat speed, has lift in his swing, middle of the field approach and will flash pull power. Young catching actions and skills behind the plate, tends to stand up to throw, max effort thrower with plenty of raw arm strength. Also pitched, rotational side step delivery with a mid 3/4's arm slot. Topped out at 88 mph but was most effective in the mid 80's with heavy sink and run. Showed some feel for his change up, soft curveball with a slower arm action. Bat first player with very interesting athletic tools to develop. Verbal commitment to Georgia Tech.