Jake Munson
27 # First Basemen
Opening Day Age: 19 EXP: 3 Years
Full Name: Jacob Thomas Munson
Birthplace: Zion, IL
Born: October 27th, 2005
High School: Zion-Benton Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 9th, 2021
Nickname: LiL’Puddle
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Height: 6’06” / Weight: 220
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.
League Level: Recreational
Tourney Level: Rookie
| Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC | R / G | OB / G | H / G | BI / G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Stats | 23 | 75 | 69 | 31 | 42 | 36 | .560 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .725 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 6 | .522 | 1.285 | 0 | 4 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| Career | 77 | 276 | 258 | 99 | 148 | 123 | .536 | 89 | 20 | 1 | 13 | .713 | 34 | 91 | 20 | 18 | .477 | 1.249 | 7 | 19 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Playoffs | 11 | 34 | 32 | 16 | 18 | 16 | .529 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .813 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 | .500 | 1.342 | 0 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Tournaments | 4 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3 | .333 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .556 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .333 | .889 | 0 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Fall League | 35 | 132 | 126 | 60 | 87 | 81 | .659 | 49 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 1.198 | 32 | 78 | 5 | 6 | .643 | 1.858 | 0 | 4 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 58 | Power: 65 | Run: 55 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 57
First Pro Contract: WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Summer 2021
Team debut: 5-11-21 vs. Wkgn Fire Squad, at. SportsPark, B’ going ( 2 for 4 , 2 RBIs / Run )
Summer League Stats
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | 75 | 69 | 31 | 42 | 36 | .560 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .725 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 6 | .522 | 1.285 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 26 | 100 | 95 | 41 | 65 | 59 | .650 | 36 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1.084 | 23 | 50 | 8 | 5 | .621 | 1.734 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | 26 | 92 | 85 | 22 | 35 | 24 | .380 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .318 | 3 | 18 | 10 | 7 | .282 | .698 | 4 | 10 |
| 2021 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4 | .667 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .444 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .444 | 1.111 | 2 | 0 |
League Playoffs Stats
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 7 | .563 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .714 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .500 | 1.277 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | .625 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.375 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .625 | 2.000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | .400 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .400 | .900 | 0 | 0 |
Tournament Play Stats
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .833 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | 1.333 | 0 | 1 |
Fall League Stats
| Season | Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 51 | 51 | 31 | 40 | 40 | .784 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 1.529 | 16 | 44 | 3 | 0 | .784 | 2.314 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 11 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 19 | 17 | .576 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.000 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2 | .548 | 1.576 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 48 | 44 | 13 | 28 | 24 | .583 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 4 | .955 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 4 | .545 | 1.538 | 0 | 2 |
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 vs. Wkgn Fire Squad, Gm 1. at SportsPark, B’
First Double: Tuesday, Mat 24th, 2022 vs. Impact Softball, Gm 1. at SportsPark, B’
First Triple: Tuesday, July, 18th, 2023 vs. Wkgn Fire Squad, Gm 2. at SportsPark, B’
First Home Run: Tuesday, September, 13th, 2022 vs. Impact Softball, Gm 1. at SportsPark, B’
Statistically Speaking:
If you were to build a hitter from scratch using all of the physical attributes and skills that have come to define great hitters, he'd probably end up looking something like Jake Munson. While it remains to be seen if Munson can handle league play full-time, it's pretty apparent he's figured out why he wants to play.
Upside Potential:
His bat will carry him up the ladder. As he matures, both physically and in his approach to the game, Jake Munson could develop into a very special hitter, an outfielder who can be a very consistent run producer.
They Said It:
“No one questions Jake Munson raw pop and he’s tapped into it at times on big stages over the past two summers. There might be some swing-and-miss risk with Munson, but he has tremendous offensive upside. For a rookie he's got some very interesting attributes.” -- Rusty Kuntz – Director of Amateur Scouting
Awards
Athlete of the Year, 2023
Athlete of the Year, 2023
Gold Glove 2023
Rookie of the Year 2022
