Player:  Jacoby Jones
Position:  2B/OF
School:  Louisiane State
Date of Birth:  5/10/1992
Height/Weight:  6’3/205
Bats/Throws:  R/R
2013 Class:  College Junior
Previously Drafted:  2010, 19th Rd, Astros

Scouting Report:

• 5 tool potential
• Above average raw power
• Plus bat speed
• Swing can get long, at times
• 6.53 top 60 time
• Versatile defensively
• Strong arm
• Good range in the outfield and infield
• Has been inconsistent

Video:

Quotes:

LSU outfielder Mason Katz-  “He’s by far the best athlete on this team.  If JaCoby gets going he has the ability to put the team on his shoulders and carry us as far as we need to go.”

LSU coach Paul Mainieri-  “He can hit the ball as far as anybody, he can drive balls into the gap, he can score runners from first and drive himself in from home plate.”

Awards/Achievements:

• 2012 Named the #7 Prospect in the CCBL by Perfect Game
• 2012 CCBL Home Run Derby Winner
• 2011 Named the #11 Prospect in the CCBL by Perfect Game
• 2011 Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American
• 2011 Baseball America 2nd Team Freshman All-American
• 2011 Louisiana Freshman All-American
• 2011 SEC All-Freshman Team

Links:

• Louisiana State
• YouTube
• The Times Picayune

Statistics:

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