The Best of MLB Draft Database - 2022 - Q and A - RHP Jacob Miller Liberty Union HS

 

 I’m talking today to Liberty Union speed baller, Jacob Miller, who has been getting some major ink leading up to his senior season. 

The 6-2, 180 pound righthander has been throwing a consistent 94mph fast ball, but it is his 81-82 w/ 2500+ rpm spin breaker that his his bread and butter pitch. 

The Louisville commit has accumulated high school stat line of 48 2/3 innings pitched, with 69 strikeouts. 

I caught up with Jacob earlier this week:

 

Mack -  Jacob, tell us how all roads took you to Liberty? 

Jacob - Growing up in a small town this was the school that I have always attended.

 

Mack -   I love the 94 fastball. Do you see that ticking up this year and do you consider your curve your go to pitch? 

Jacob -  Yeah all spring and summer I was up to 95 most outings. This coming spring season I wouldn’t be surprised to see a 97+. My curveball is my go to pitch still but now I am just as comfortable with my slider and change up.

Mack -  What have you been working on this summer to improve your game in 2022? 

Jacob - I’m working on gaining weight and strength. Also just being as mechanically polished as possible.

 

Mack -  You already have an impressive K/9 ratio. Do you consider this leading you to a closer role in the future? 

Jacob -  I don’t see that leading me into a closer role as of now. Right now I love starting and want to be a full time starter.

 

Mack - Take this chance to tell scouts out why they should come and see you pitch and consider them for their team? 

Jacob - Scouts should come see me because I am an electric player who loves the game and plays with energy.

 

Mack - And last question I ask every prospect, when you go pro and receive a zillion dollar bonus, what is the first thing you are going to buy with that moolah? 

Jacob - The first thing I buy is definitely going to be a sports car. Not sure exactly what yet, but something sick.

 

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