By Matt Browning
Last season, Eisenhower’s Jared Cobb was a first team all-league shortstop, as well as being named honorable mention all-state.
He had an average of .351 with an on-base percentage of .443.
But there was something missing from his statistical resume that he worked on throughout the offseason.
“I really wanted to improve on my power,” Cobb said. “I did not hit for a ton of power during high school ball but really found it in the summer. I wanted to continue building on that so I started hitting the weights hard. From August to January I’ve put on around 20 pounds of muscle. With those gains I feel confident in my ability to hit for more power.”
In order to get his body in better shape and more adept to hitting with more power, Cobb was locked into training.
“I have been staying in shape in a couple different ways,” Cobb said. “I have been attending many college prospect camps, doing individual work, and lifting on my own and with my trainer Jordan Knox.”
The Tigers have made the state tournament the past two seasons, but haven’t reached the ultimate goal of winning a state title.
“Our team goal is definitely to go all the way and win state,” Cobb said. “I like our chances to get over that hump this year. I’m the most excited to go play my senior year surrounded by a great group of teammates and coaches.”
