Uncommitted 2027 Spotlight: 1B/RHP Hayden Jones
January 8, 2026
As fall settles in and a new school year is underway, our attention remains on uncommitted prospects in the Classes of 2026 and 2027. With these athletes entering their final years of high school, plenty of talented upperclassmen are still available—some overlooked, others quietly flying under the radar—each seeking the right opportunity to compete at the next level.
Through our Uncommitted Spotlight series, we’ll continue highlighting one of these prospects every Tuesday and Thursday. Be sure to check out the Uncommitted Spotlight page under the "Players" tab in the menu to catch up on previous features as we move through the fall season.
UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️
| SHOWCASE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Birmingham Preseason ID | January 4th, 2026 | StrongBox Indoor (Birmingham, AL) |
| Huntsville Preseason ID | January 5th, 2026 | Clutch Performance (Huntsville, AL) |
| South AL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | January 11th, 2026 | Orange Beach Sportsplex (Orange Beach, AL) |
| North AL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | January 17th, 2026 | Hartselle High School Indoor (Hartselle, AL) |
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Scouting Report
Hayden Jones, Central (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 197-pounds. Athletic frame, can cotinue to add size/strength.
Delivery: Methodical movements down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot, longer arm action.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Mostly straight, showed some late life. T2196, 2020 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Downer action, solid 12/6 shape. Commands down in the zone. T2314, 2314 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Firmer, late breaker. Commanded down in the zone. T2415, 2415 average rpm.
ATH: 21.10 max vertical.
Hayden Jones, Central (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 197-pounds. Athletic frame, can cotinue to add size/strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed off, narrow stance. Mostly pullside with some tilt in the barrel through the zone. 69.9 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground. Clean actions with the feet.
ATH: 21.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 78.37 Edge Score