A draft risk last summer due to his big spring (.309/.357/.541, 13 HR, 52 RBIs) and strong performance in the @mlbdraftleague, Jakob Poturnak (@jakob_poturnak) is back for @SacStBaseball.
The third baseman will likely be one of the most feared hitters in @WACsports in 2026.
Jakob Poturnak (@TrentonThunder) making more hard contact tonight, going to the opposite field for a triple at 9๏ธโฃ6๏ธโฃ.8๏ธโฃmph (103.5 earlier).โก๏ธ
Currently carries one of the top Hard Hit%โs in the #MLBDraftLeague and is now batting .347 on the summer.
@mlbdraftleague | @jakob_poturnak
Taking the lead in the bottom of the eighth, Jakob Poturnackโs go-ahead single was smoked at 1๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ8๏ธโฃ mph through the infield. ๐ฅ
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The Hornets' sophomore was named to the 2025 All-@WACsports second team
โพ๏ธ Hit .315 w/36 runs, 13 2B, 13 HRs, 48 RBI
โพ๏ธ Slugged .559 on the year
โพ๏ธ Ranked 3rd in the WAC in total bases (124) and tied for fifth in home runs
#StingersUp
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Jakob Poturnak with a trio of defensive gems at the hot corner to turn away the Highlanders... #StingersUp
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WALK. IT. OFF. JAKOB. POTURNAK.
The Hornet faithful go home happy on Poturnak's 7th HR of the season (๐ฌ๏ธ 104 mph ๐ 395 ft), lifting Sacramento State to a 1-0 win over Pacific on Sunday #StingersUp@wacsports@NCAABaseball@midmajors_d1
Jakob Poturnak (@SacStBaseball) went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, and 4 RBI last night in the @EdmRiverhawks 9-1 win over the Drifters.
Poturnak leads the WCL in RBI (32) and is hitting .341 with a .901 OPS along with 10 2B, 2 3B, and 3 HR.
@WCLBaseball@jakob_poturnak
The best in the West ๐
5 Riverhawks have been named to the North Division All-Star Team and will be heading to Bellingham, Washington to compete in the 2024 WCL All-Star Game on July 17th!
Congrats, boys!
l'm excited to announce my commitment to further my academic and baseball career at Sacramento State. I want to thank my family, friends and coaches at Cloud County who have helped me along the way.
BASE: A school-record performance with 8 RBI in a game last week for Jakob Poturnak has led to KJCCC West Player of the Week honors for the @cloudbaseball redshirt freshman. Poturnak hit .444 last week and is top 5 in home runs in the KJCCC. #BackTheBirds
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BASE: Paul Schuyler had 2 home runs in 1 inning, Jakob Poturnak set a school record with 8 RBIs in 1 game, and @CloudBaseball scored 36 runs in a road sweep of Garden City. T-Birds Improve to 36-16 with 4 regular season games remaining. #BackTheBirds
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๐ฆ JUCO UNCOMITTED SPOTLIGHT ๐ฆ
Redshirt Freshman INF Jakob Poturnak
The righty slugger is slashing .340/.413/.679 on the year for the T-Birds with 9 2B's, 14 HR's and 41 RBI's.
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SO 3B Jakob Poturnak showed some eye popping mid/upper 80s bat speeds and 100+ exit velos.
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