Jacob Campbell Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Jacob Peter Campbell
Born 05/21/2000 in Janesville, WI
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Illinois
Drafted in the 36th round (1,088th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2018.

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Campbell is one of several solid prospects who was hurt by the cold weather that delayed the start of baseball seasons in the upper Midwest. It's a pity because scouts have long been impressed with his combination of a physical frame, solid receiving skills and an average arm. Campbell, an Illinois signee, is a good athlete and an average runner. At the plate, he has a line-drive approach that is more geared to singles and doubles than home runs, but his swing works and he stays balanced. Even with less time to evaluate him than many other prospects, Campbell could still be an early day two pick for a team that likes his well-rounded toolset.

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Campbell has had eyes on him since high school but he struggled in his first two seasons at Illinois to get his bat going. He has a chance to be a good defender behind the plate, and he began to produce more this season with the Fighting Illini, slashing .299/.369/.546 with six homers and six doubles in 30 games. The question remains whether he can continue to hit over any kind of extended stretch.
Campbell is one of several solid prospects who was hurt by the cold weather that delayed the start of baseball seasons in the upper Midwest. It's a pity because scouts have long been impressed with his combination of a physical frame, solid receiving skills and an average arm. Campbell, an Illinois signee, is a good athlete and an average runner. At the plate, he has a line-drive approach that is more geared to singles and doubles than home runs, but his swing works and he stays balanced. Even with less time to evaluate him than many other prospects, Campbell could still be an early day two pick for a team that likes his well-rounded toolset.