| AB | 147 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .252 |
| OBP | .355 |
| SLG | .367 |
| HR | 2 |
- Full name Jacob Zitella
- Born 02/24/2005 in West Chicago, IL
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School St. Charles (Ill.) East HS
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Drafted in the 16th round (486th overall) by the New York Mets in 2023 (signed for $200,000).
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School: St. Charles (Ill.) East HS Source: HS
Commit/Drafted: Illinois
Age At Draft: 18.4
Zitella is a filled-out and strong, 5-foot-11, 200-pound third baseman. He has impressive present power thanks to a whippy swing that works well to the pull side and should allow him to get to at least 55-grade raw power and a chance for plus juice in the future. He posted a 99 mph exit velocity during the 2022 Perfect Game National Showcase, which was one of the higher marks of the event. He swings to do damage, but has a tendency to pull out and get under the baseball, so he could be a power-over-hit offensive profile and will need to prove his hitting chops at the next level. Zitella has fine hands and solid arm strength that could allow him to stick at third base, though he’ll need to improve his actions and get rid of the ball a bit quicker on double plays and in-between plays once the game speeds up. He’s a fringy runner. Zitella is committed to Illinois.
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Career Transactions
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3B Jake Zitella assigned to New York Mets.
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3B Jake Zitella assigned to FCL Mets.
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New York Mets signed 3B Jake Zitella.
