24.6
Hand Speed (max)
1/23/22
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SS/2B Caden Truman (Desert Ridge, 2024)
5-foot-10 160 pounds, good athlete, easy actions. Strength can be added. (Running) 6.88 runner in the 60 yard. Running technique is clean, speed should continue to increase. (Offense) SH. Max EV 92. Max Dist. 305. (LH) Shoulder width stance slightly open to pitcher with athletic bend in the knees. Bat is held just above the shoulder with a flat bat angle and some rhythm to the hands. Knee to knee stride brings him back to square position. Rotational with the body from the left side. Loose swing mechanics with a flat bat path, just needs to work on direction through the middle from left side. (RH) Natural side. More hitter-ish actions from this side. Similar set up, more ability with the hands from right side and barrel adjustability. Still can be slightly rotational from the right side, but there is more extension through the ball. Gets into his legs more and creates harder more consistent contact. (Defense) (IF) RH. IF velo 83. Has a good understanding for infield play. Quick first step and direct angles to ball. Loose arm action that works from various slots. Moves well laterally. Glove skills are above average, efficient movements with soft hands. Projects as MIF, ability on the left side.
Game action: 1-3 1B, K
Caden Truman, Desert Ridge (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic build, high waist.
Hit: SH. (L) Hands held at shoulder with bat laying flat, small knee to knee stride with little movement to the hands. (R) Slight open, lands neutral, small load (L) Feels for it a little from the left side. Rotational with the his upper body, bat comes out and around at times. (R) better bat speed more direct and stays inside the ball.
Power: 89.7 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 83 mph. Arm strength plays from the left side. Throws from different slots, gets beneath the ball at times, creates some inconsistencies. Loose arm.
Defense: Smooth and quiet actions in the IF. Moves the feet well and glove work is clean. Has some flash. Ability to stick on the left side.
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60. Smooth strides.