CONGRATULATIONS TO JAKE!!!!!!

159		Arrieta, Jacob	Texas Christian University	RHP	R/R	6'04"	225	1986-03-06	JR	400K
Comments: TCU's Friday starter endured an up-and-down season, but came up with a strong start in his conference tournament late in the year. When he's pitching well, he uses average stuff with above-average command to keep hitters off-balance. He's a middle-of-the-rotation workhorse type in the future, and the kind of pitcher who could possibly get to the big leagues quickly. Thanks to the MLB.com pages for the information about Jake. From TCU to Baltimore...A Frog turns into a Bird! The Kiss did it... Enhanced Scouting Report Jake Arrieta (AP Photo/Jerry Laizure Biographical Data Player Name: Jake Arrieta Position: Starting Pitcher School: Texas Christian University School Type: Four-Year College Academic Class: Junior Birthdate: 03/06/86 Height: 6'4" Weight: 225 lbs. Bats: Right Throws: Right Report Date(s): 02/16/07 Game(s): Oral Roberts Focus Area Comments Fastball: Arrieta threw his fastball in the 88-91 mph range, reaching back for a 93. FB Movement: Arrieta was able to move his fastball in and out for strikes. Curve: He threw his curve in the 74-78 mph range. It got better as the game went on. Changeup: Arrieta didn't throw many changeups on Friday, but when he did they were in the 80-81 mph range. Slider: Arrieta's slider is more of a cutter and he threw it in the 80-81 mph range. Control: Command is usually a strong suit for Arrieta, but it was just average on Friday, partially because of the cold temps. Poise: Arrieta has good mound presence and competed very well. Physical Description: Big, strong, durable, he looks like a workhorse. Medical Update: Healthy. Strengths: Usually, it's the combination of average stuff across the board with plus command. Weaknesses: He can spin out of his delivery at times, forcing him to yank the ball to the outside of the plate. He fights himself a little bit. In the future, he may have to ditch the slider and go with a three-pitch mix. Summary: TCU’s Friday starter endured an up-and-down season, but came up with a strong start in his conference tournament late in the year. When he’s pitching well, he uses average stuff with above-average command to keep hitters off-balance. He’s a middle-of-the-rotation workhorse type in the future, and the kind of pitcher who could possibly get to the big leagues quickly. THIS IS SO COOL....I am so happy for Jake and his family. Don't know what is more stressful, draft day, or trying to choose the right College to attend. They are both so important for your future as a baseball player. Jake is a wonderful person, and he will do well. There certainly will be a lot of friends and family pulling for him. The Orioles are lucky. We will be watching all we can, and sending love and best wishes!!!!! XXOO