"The draws of Lombard is that he is the son of a coach and former big leaguer, who has a mature, advanced game. He has in the past shown a good feel for hitting, but also has potentially plus power and plus or better speed. Defensively he is a prospect who looks like he will stick at shortstop and be a quality defender there."
"Things happened over the summer that dampened his stock however, as his hit tool - which had been considered advanced, took a step backward with the swing and miss becoming a bigger part of his game than it previously had been. Still he is presently a guy most scouts have in the Top 10 overall and among the top tier of shortstops."
Jacob Lombard is a 6'3", 185-pound right-handed shortstop from Gulliver Prep in Miami, committed to Miami. He entered the showcase circuit as a top prep prospect and at one point was a candidate to challenge for the #1 overall pick. Over the summer his hit tool regressed, with increased swing-and-miss reducing his stock. Scouts still view him as a Top-10 talent and among the top tier of shortstops. Lombard offers a mature approach, potential plus power, plus-or-better speed, and the defensive profile to stick at shortstop. A strong spring could push him beyond a ninth-pick reach.
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