Aidan
Sakai

Event: Peninsula Preseason ID
Positional Profile: C
Physical: 6-2, 215-pounds; 7.36 60-yard, 24.7” max jump height; Physical, broad body with powerful thick proportions.
Offensively: RH. EV max – 93.1 mph, hand speed max – 20.9 mph, bat speed max – 73.6 mph; Even feet, off the plate, physical hitter with strong ability to repeatedly produce 90+ mph EV readings, small load, has approach to put ball in air and drive ball, executes his approach and attack angle plan consistently, whips barrel through contact to create significant bat speed, can punish pitches up and in to the pullside, one hand release on pull side contact, with two hand finish in middle and to oppo field.
Defensively: C – 77 mph, pops – 2.00-2.07; Ball jumps out of hand cleanly, has carry to bag on consistent basis allowing MIFs to make a play, has trained footwork and exchange to get ball out quickly, as receiver sits a little tall in set-up, strong soft hands, ball disappears into his glove quietly, hip agility and flexibility are areas for improvement, is athletic in relation to his strength and explosiveness.

Positional Profile: C/3B - Listed in Quick Hits as a standout performer at the event.
Physical: 6-2, 200-pounds; Muscular, proportional build. 7.28 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a flat swing path with two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 96 MPH via Trackman. Strength and physicality show up over and over, high level barrel awareness and ability to maximize hard contact, stays on plane, all field power.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; utilizing a traditional receiving set-up while slightly elevated in receiving set-up. Hands soft and strong while standing up slightly early during transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. 1.89-1.97 pop times. C - 77 MPH. INF - 86 MPH. Arm plays both behind the plate and at 3B, physical thrower, sets up with left foot slightly ahead of right when receiving, quiet receiving actions, gets rid of ball quickly while getting to max arm strength.

Positional Profile: C/3B Ranked #179 in California, #26 among catchers.
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Physical body, well-proportioned, powerful build.
Hit: RHH. Tall in box, medium width feet, slightly open with small stride, remains tall throughout. Physical swing, whips barrel with ease, has ability to impact contact with his physical strength, fast hands, works middle of field with ability to drive the ball with power to all fields.
Power:  98 mph max exit velocity, 72.4 max bat speed with 23.8 max hand speed.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. Strong arm, quick release, throws around the bag, some tailing action on throws, best throws had carry through the target.
Defense: 1.95-2.02 pop times. Quick feet, small actions to get off the pops to 2nd base, strong base below him as a receiver, soft/strong at ball reception.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP - Tools to develop into legitimate 2-way HS talent.
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Lean build w/streamlined proportions, projectable upper body frame.
Defense: Sound pre-pitch timing, sets up to ball w/balance and rhythm, works below the backhand, fairly light feet, range will play above average.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Some length on backside, loose strong arm though with some effort in the arm stroke.
Hit: RHH. Wide feet, quiet actions, creates barrel tilt, pinch/tuck lift, small hand load, balanced stride. Works inside, engages backside, sees ball well, has barrel control, finishes with authority, swing tailored to damage as he gains strength.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Athletic setup, left foot ahead of right foot, easy high lift, smooth down and out down slope, lands balanced w/stability, creates leverage.
Arm Action: RH. Loose quick arm, depth to just above back knee, somewhat short finish/extension, high-3/4 slot
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Flashed high spin (max 2449), late movement, was around zone, chance to have swing/miss FB.
CB: 64-66 mph. Wide sweeping action, slurvy break out of the zone.
CH: 65-66 mph. Has feel, very low spin creates bottom out type depth.