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Prospect Profile: Jacob Nottingham

Jacob Andrew Nottingham

Age: 20 Position: Catcher

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6’ 3” Weight: 227 lb.

Drafted out of Redlands HS in the 6th Round of the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft

“The Sheriff of Nottingham” (everyone needs a nickname) is supposed to be the prize of the trade and for good reason. Still just 20 years of age, Jacob Nottingham has amazing size for a catcher and contributes heavily with his bat. It’s rare that a player with plus power – which he has demonstrated – also can hit for average.