Jacob Lombard can fill up a scouting report. The tools are unbelievable. But will they translate?
Lombard is the second of his namesake to come out of Gulliver Prep (Fl.) over the last few years. He’s the younger brother of New York Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr. – a first-round pick in the 2023 Draft. The latter is already a unanimous top 100 prospect in the sport.
Jacob’s tools are bigger.
Lombard is a dynamo on the dirt. He’s light on his feet, athletic, fluid and versatile. He’s got above average arm strength that plays from multiple angles. Everything Lombard does on the dirt looks easy. He’s a true shortstop with the athleticism and adjustability to play third base and right field at an elite level when asked to do so. He played all over the diamond for Team USA’s 18U squad this summer, delivering highlight reel plays at …