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2015 Northeast Top Prospect Showcase
Jakob Newton is a 2016 SS/2B with a 6-2 165 lb. frame from Oakville, ON who attends Oakville Trafalgar. Large, athletic frame with long limbs and a lean, projectable build with twitch and room to fill out. Solid runner, posted a 6.86 60-yard dash. Primary middle infielder, moves well on feel and shows solid range to either side, circles well and works through it, high energy actions, gets it out of glove and shows quick release, can make accurate throws with strength and carry from multiple slots. Left-handed hitter, starts with a wide base and a high hand set. Longer load but shows fluidity in hands and generates extension out front in swing. Shows a nice feel for the barrel with solid bat speed coming through the zone, nice tools at present and project well moving forward. Named to Northeast Top Prospect List. Excellent student.