A three-year letterman from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California that boasts alumni such as former Mets Tim Foli and Greg Goosen, as well as all-stars Hunter Greene and Mike/Giancarlo Stanton among others, Jacob Madrid’s baseball career started off slowly, hitting .255/.367/.352 in his sophomore season with the Knights in 2023. He was a bit more successful in his junior season, hitting .315/.381/.479, and closed out his career there hitting .276/.448/.736 in his senior year this past
spring. All in all, the catcher hit a cumulative .284/.408/.555 in 78 games with 8 doubles, 2 triples, 15 home runs, 2 stolen bases in as many attempts, and drew 42 walks to 59 strikeouts, experiencing a major power surge in his senior year and slugging 12 of his 15 total long balls.
At the plate, the 6’4”, 215-pound Madrid currently stands square, crouching slightly and holding his bat at the eyes, wrapping it behind his head almost parallel to the ground before getting into hitting position. The right-hander swings with minimal load and weight transfer, utilizing a toe tap timing mechanism. In the past, his swing wasn’t very efficient, not utilizing his hips as much, but over the course of his senior season, his swing has improved ergonomically, allowing him to drive the ball with more authority.
The right-hander also has experience on the diamond, possessing a low-to-mid-90s fastball with a high spin rate, a high-70s curveball, and a split-changeup.
Where Madrid shines is behind the plate; defense is his calling card. He moves well behind the plate, keeping the ball in front of him when blocking. He receives the ball well, has a quick release, and a strong and accurate arm, able to throw from his knees.
Madrid initially had a commitment to Long Beach State University, but now has one to University of Oregon after receiving a scholarship offer from the Ducks.
