SS UCSB
2021 USC Santa Barbara stat line - 55-G, 235-AB, .353/.402/.536, 7-HR
Mack's spin -
It amazes me that scouts consider a .353 hitter a defense first infielder. That tells you just how much they respect his defense.
Another of the many talented shortstops in this draft.
On my current shortstop board, he is #8.
9-1-21 - PG: Cape Cod Wrap Up: Top Tools -
Best Infield Defender: Jordan Sprinkle, SS, UCSB | Orleans (2022)
Why: When evaluating infield defense the first thing I try and focus on is the ability to play the position, whatever the position might be, with a sense of smoothness and cool. How do his actions move, are they forced, is he explosive yet controlled and his motions forward, back, or side-to-side. Next I look at how aggressive the defender is; does he look to sit back on the ball or does he charge. Is he able to make plays on the run, off-balance and sped-up. How is his internal clock? Does he have feel for the timing of the game and a general high level of awareness of each moment. Finally the hands and the ability to field the ball cleanly. No part more important than the other. All this to say Sprinkle checks every box. In a league full of above-average to plus defenders at the six, Sprinkle was a cut above. His motions and mechanisms are smooth, strong hands, good internal clock and awareness, and some flare to his glove work. There was an overall level of awareness that was omnipresent when he was in the dirt.
8-30-21 - Prospects Live - Top 50 Cape Prospects -
14. JORDAN SPRINKLE, SS
UC SANTA BARBARA (2022): ORLEANS FIREBIRDS
Hit Power Arm Field Run FV
30/55 20/40 65/65 65/70 70/65 5
Toolsy SS prospect. Super athletic. Plus arm, glove and runner. Demonstrates elite range all over the left side of the infield. Able to create plays on defense. Potential five tool player if he is able to improve his approach and contact rate at the plate. Combination of tools profiles as ML SS.
7-27-21 - Prospect Love Top 100 2022 Prospects -
#70 Jordan Sprinkle SS UC Santa Barbara
Sprinkle is a hitter's hitter. Another shortstop with all the tools. Sprinkle has a ton of range for the position and has been known to make a play or two to his right deep into the hole. He's got an above average arm for the position and his athleticism really plays. At the plate, Sprinkle battles. He doesn't draw a ton of walks, but Sprinkle limits strikeouts by fouling off pitches and getting bat on ball. There's some sneaky juice there too, and he'll punish a ball deep into the left centerfield gap or over the left field wall if you hang a mistake.
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