Jake Cross

Class of 2026 Newburgh Free Academy 4.0 gpa 5’10 145lbs MIF / OF

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With the No. 50 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @nyjets select D'Angelo Ponds.

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‘26 MIF Jake Cross (Newburgh Free Academy)

Athletic defender with clean, reliable actions. Offensive profile is built on a compact, quick swing with strong bat-to-ball skills.

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‘26 MIF Jake Cross (Newburgh Free Academy)

Continued to swing it throughout the day for Hudson Valley Select, athletically driving this baseball into RCF for a hit.

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‘26 MIF Jake Cross (Newburgh Free Academy)

Stays long through the zone here, going out to get this pitch before driving it the other way to RF for an RBI triple.

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2026 2B Jake Cross (Newburgh Free Academy) 5-9, 130 lbs

Solid all around workout. Quick hands w/ a gap to gap LD stroke. Sure handed in the field w/ ability to make all the plays.

Exit Velo: 89
60: 7.18
Arm: 78

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Jake Cross Class of 2026 Baseball Recruiting Video https://t.co/buDlbzs9Kf via @YouTube

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@JoeWalentin @BaseballNFA @PrepBaseballNY @DanCevette @JC_NY_PA @ocker_n @PB_Uncommitted Thank you!

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‘26 MIF Jake Cross (@BaseballNFA )

Athletic w/ some twitch in the actions. Short, compact swing; got the Goldbacks on the board w/ a RBI 1B(swing 1). Finished the day 2-3 with a 2B.

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Clips from Diamond Nation tournament this weekend finished in 3rd place @HVSelectBSB

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Some hits from the Diamond Nation 16U World Series Qualifier this week Single, Double, Single, Triple with throwing error

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Final Game 1 @ Staples HS
Hudson Valley Select 15U: 11
Team Crush 2 15U: 0

Co-POTG: Hudson Valley Select 15U #41, Alex Young, P with 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, and 4 SO. #2 Jake Cross, P with 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, and 3 SO (Combined Shutout)

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One of Two ground rule doubles this weekend. Split left center gap
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Hustle double in a 2 strike count during college showcase

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Diving play up the middle

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Two strike double in a close game

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Laced a double down the line to lead off the game

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2 Run Double

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Congratulations to Newburgh Wrestler Jake Cross on earning his 1st Varsity win tonight at the Columbia Duals!