“Jake is relentless in his pursuit of his goals and possesses a strong work ethic. He is a sounding board for his teammates. I've never seen him shy away from a challenge. He performs under pressure.

Jake leads by example in his practice habits, encouraging his teammates to put forth maximum effort during training sessions. He maintains a calm demeanor on the mound, dealing with the adversity presented by the position by simply removing his cap, taking some breaths and stepping back up to the mound to deliver the next pitch. He pitches with pizzazz. His self-commentary is legendary and he's smiling and talking to himself during his entire outing. Regardless of how he performs, he immediately returns to being a great teammate and leading his team from the bench.

Whenever I’ve introduced Jake to another teacher or mentor, I consistently get feedback stating how much of a pleasure it is to work with Jake.”