Jake Economos
9 # First Basemen
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 3 Years
Full Name: Jacob Nickolas Economos
Birthplace: Gurnee, IL
Born: August 19th, 1993
High School: Warren Township
College: Illinois State University
MLS debut: May 20th, 2013
Nickname: Jake
Bats: Right / Throws: Left
Height: 5’11” / Weight: 180
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Stats | 26 | 100 | 97 | 42 | 56 | 49 | .560 | 28 | 7 | 5 | 9 | .959 | 21 | 53 | 1 | 3 | .505 | 1.519 | 4 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Career | 74 | 280 | 268 | 130 | 168 | 151 | .600 | 87 | 24 | 15 | 25 | 1.045 | 64 | 132 | 2 | 12 | .563 | 1.645 | 5 | 20 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Playoffs | 4 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 6 | .400 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .667 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | .400 | 1.067 | 0 | 1 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| Tournaments | 16 | 59 | 57 | 17 | 23 | 19 | .390 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | .614 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.004 | 2 | 5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| Fall League | 4 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 5 | .583 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .500 | 1.083 | 0 | 1 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 60 | Arm: 55 | Field: 65 | Overall: 60
First Pro Contract: WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Summer 2013
Team debut: 5-20-13 vs. Bombers Club at SportsPark, D’ going ( 2 for 4 , 4 RBIs )
Last Game: 1-13-15 vs. Dem-Boys Softball at Chula Vista, Tourny’ going ( 1 for 4 , 3 Runs )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Monday, May 20th, 2013 vs. Bubba’s Softball, Gm 1. at SportsPark, D’
First Double: Monday, May 20th, 2013 vs. Bubba’s Softball, Gm 1. at SportsPark, D’
First Triple: Saturday, June 1st, 2013 vs. Mad Bogs Squad, Gm 1. at Pionner Bowl, Wi. Tourny
First Home Run: Monday, May 20th, 2013 vs. Bubba’s Softball, Gm 2. at SportsPark, D’
Scouting Report
Hitting
Lots of strength in the upper body, Jake Economos uses his lower body well through his swing. Economos timing is good between components of the swing to allow him to max out his strength and bat speed and generate game power. Economos over-the-fence power is to his pull side;likes to lift and drive it out of the park. Overall, one will walk away extremely impressed with Jake Economos potential and his excellent hand-eye coordination; strong bat-to-ball skills; loose bat; quick hands. That said;he’s still working to become a more patient, and a more disciplined hitter at the plate. His contact rate actually isn’t too much of a concern, but he needs to get that walk rate up.
Base-Running & Defense
No one will deny that Jake Economos is a tremendous athlete with strong fundamentals and terrific instincts. He ranks among the game’s smartest players, and his intelligence shows on the bases. He makes great decisions and runs extremely well with having explosive speed. Plays multiple positions; Jake is an extremely powerful outfielder with an cannon like arm. He’s light on his feet, and possesses terrific footwork. Economos is now considered to be the standard by which all other outfielders are measured. His range in both directions at first base is above average hands;stretches well; scoops in the dirt have improved over stretch of looks; at times rushes plays and is over-zealous in selection of what to go after. He is among the best young player currently in the leagues.
Awards
Rookie of the Year 2013
Athlete of the Year, 2013
All-Star Team 2013
