Jacob Cowan
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Jacob Cowan
| Born: | June 30, 1988 |
| Birthplace: | Roswell, Georgia |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 165 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2007: 14th Round, 444th Pick by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | University of Virginia |
| High School: | Roswell High School (GA) |
| ETA: | 2011 |
Jacob Dean Cowan (Roswell, GA), was selected by the Boston Red Sox with the 444th pick (Round 14) in the 2007 Amateur Draft out of Roswell High School, in Georgia. Cowan decided not to sign with the Red Sox, and will instead honor his commitment to the University of Virginia.
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Scouting Report
- Cowan's arsenal includes a 88-91 mph fastball with good movement and command, a mid-to-high 70s 12-to-6 curveball, and a mid 70s changeup. His two seam fastball has decent sink. His curveball ad changeup are advanced for his age, but both lack full control and consistency. Clean delivery from a 3/4 arm slot. While Cowan is advanced for his age, he may not be projectable as other high school pitchers as some scouts feel he has maxed out his velocity due to his smaller frame. However, Cowan believes he can add size and muscle easily in the near future. Slipped in the draft due to signability concerns, originally projected to go in the late second to early hird round. ~ SoxProspects.com
- Jake Cowan is a 2007 RHP with a 6' 2", 165 lb. frame from Roswell GA, who attends Roswell HS. Tall, lanky projectable body. High leg kick with body turn, stays balanced well. Throws downhill. FB mostly 88, touched 90 with run. Very good CB, sharp downer break at 73-75 mph. Plus control of CB. Have seen sharper many times this summer, still very good. Premium prospect. ~ PerfectGame.org
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Amateur Career
- Went 9-2 as senior with 98 strikeouts in 76 innings and a 2.49 ERA. Posted 6-2 record as junior and 5-1 mark as sophomore, while at Roswell High School in Georgia.
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Amateur Awards
- 2007 First-Team All-Southeast (Perfect Game)
- 2007 Second-Team All-American (Perfect Game)
- 2007 Georgia All-State Team
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Trivia
- Committed to the University of Virginia.
- Ranked as the 60th best prospect in the country by Perfect Game (2007).
- Ranked No. 6 overall in Georgia and top RHP (2007).
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External Links
- Jake Cowan - College Bio Courtesy of the University of Virginia
- Prospect Profile - Courtesy of Perfect Game
