Jake Wong Stats & Scouting Report

IP	2
ERA	0
WHIP	1.5
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SO/9	9

Full name Jacob Ryne Wong
Born 09/03/1996 in Chandler, AZ
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 218 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Grand Canyon
Drafted in the 3rd round (80th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 2018 (signed for $850,000).

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Wong has excelled over the last two years as Grand Canyon's ace. This spring, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound righthander took advantage of pitching in the Phoenix area during spring training, when many high-ranking executives were easily able to see him pitch. Wong has a heavy fastball that last summer reached 97 mph when he was used out of the bullpen in the Cape Cod League, but typically sits in the low 90s when he starts. His sharp slider is his primary offspeed pitch and the further development of his changeup will be key to his success as a starter. Wong has a repeatable delivery and pounded the zone with his fastball. He hasn't piled up as many strikeouts as some would like to see, but his combination of stuff, size and track record is enough to make him the highest drafted player out of Grand Canyon in 25 years.

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TRACK RECORD: Strong sophomore and junior seasons at Grand Canyon, coupled with an excellent showing in the Cape Cod League, boosted Wong's stock high enough for the Giants to take him in the third round. He signed for $850,000 then impressed in the short-season Northwest League, where he ranked as the No. 11 prospect at season's end. He dominated at low Class A Augusta in 2019 before running into trouble in the hitter-friendly California League.

SCOUTING REPORT: Now that he's fully immersed in their system, the Giants want to begin overhauling Wong's pitch package. The 92-95 mph fastball, they'll keep, but his offspeeds are going to get a bit of a makeover. Wong's goal entering the offseason was to develop a slider, which the Giants eventually want to see become his go-to offspeed pitch. High speed revealed that his curveball came out of his hand like a slider, which was limiting its effectiveness, so the Giants decided to turn the pitch into a full-fledged slider. His changeup is below-average now but projects as average. Scouts also note that Wong repeats his delivery well, which will be key if he is to remain a starter.

THE FUTURE: Wong will likely head back to San Jose in 2020 and has a ceiling in the back of a rotation.
Track Record: Wong significantly raised his stock over the past two seasons, serving as Grand Canyon's ace and pitching well in the Cape Cod League before the Giants drafted him in the third round in 2018. After signing for $850,000, the 6-foot-2 righthander made his pro debut in the short-season Northwest League, where he impressed in 11 starts.

Scouting Report: Wong features a heavy fastball that touches 97 mph, but more regularly sits 92-96 mph. Scouts commented that Wong's fastball has above-average life, helping the pitch play up. His curveball is at least above-average with solid 11-to-5 shape, while his changeup earns future 50s from scouts. Evaluators were impressed with Wong's ability to attack hitters, and he showed above-average control while averaging one strikeout per inning.

The Future: The highest drafted player out of Grand Canyon in 25 years, Wong will move to full-season ball in 2019. Even if he starts the season at low Class A Augusta, a promotion to high Class A is possible. Wong has the ceiling of a mid-rotation starter.

Draft Prospects

Wong has excelled over the last two years as Grand Canyon's ace. This spring, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound righthander took advantage of pitching in the Phoenix area during spring training, when many high-ranking executives were easily able to see him pitch. Wong has a heavy fastball that last summer reached 97 mph when he was used out of the bullpen in the Cape Cod League, but typically sits in the low 90s when he starts. His sharp slider is his primary offspeed pitch and the further development of his changeup will be key to his success as a starter. Wong has a repeatable delivery and pounded the zone with his fastball. He hasn't piled up as many strikeouts as some would like to see, but his combination of stuff, size and track record is enough to make him the highest drafted player out of Grand Canyon in 25 years.

Minor League Top Prospects

Undrafted out of high school, Wong blossomed at the relatively new Division I program at Grand Canyon, spending his last two years there as the Antelopes' Friday night starter and took advantage of pitching in the Phoenix area during spring training when many high-ranking executives are in the area. Wong's best pitch is a heavy fastball that will touch 97 mph, along with a sharp plus slider and a fringe-average changeup. He's an effective strike-thrower who commands all his pitches and competes on the mound. He repeats his delivery, pounding the zone with his fastball.

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: Strong sophomore and junior seasons at Grand Canyon, coupled with an excellent showing in the Cape Cod League, boosted Wong’s stock high enough for the Giants to take him in the third round. He signed for $850,000 then impressed in the short-season Northwest League, where he ranked as the No. 11 prospect at season’s end. He dominated at low Class A Augusta in 2019 before running into trouble in the hitter-friendly California League.

SCOUTING REPORT: Now that he’s fully immersed in their system, the Giants want to begin overhauling Wong’s pitch package. The 92-95 mph fastball, they’ll keep, but his offspeeds are going to get a bit of a makeover. Wong’s goal entering the offseason was to develop a slider, which the Giants eventually want to see become his go-to offspeed pitch. High speed revealed that his curveball came out of his hand like a slider, which was limiting its effectiveness, so the Giants decided to turn the pitch into a full-fledged slider. His changeup is below-average now but projects as average. Scouts also note that Wong repeats his delivery well, which will be key if he is to remain a starter.

THE FUTURE: Wong will likely head back to San Jose in 2020 and has a ceiling in the back of a rotation.
TRACK RECORD: Strong sophomore and junior seasons at Grand Canyon, coupled with an excellent showing in the Cape Cod League, boosted Wong's stock high enough for the Giants to take him in the third round. He signed for $850,000 then impressed in the short-season Northwest League, where he ranked as the No. 11 prospect at season's end. He dominated at low Class A Augusta in 2019 before running into trouble in the hitter-friendly California League.

SCOUTING REPORT: Now that he's fully immersed in their system, the Giants want to begin overhauling Wong's pitch package. The 92-95 mph fastball, they'll keep, but his offspeeds are going to get a bit of a makeover. Wong's goal entering the offseason was to develop a slider, which the Giants eventually want to see become his go-to offspeed pitch. High speed revealed that his curveball came out of his hand like a slider, which was limiting its effectiveness, so the Giants decided to turn the pitch into a full-fledged slider. His changeup is below-average now but projects as average. Scouts also note that Wong repeats his delivery well, which will be key if he is to remain a starter.

THE FUTURE: Wong will likely head back to San Jose in 2020 and has a ceiling in the back of a rotation.