Max
Eldridge

Max Eldridge, Santiago High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B Rising junior with huge upside on both sides of the ball. Plus arm from the outfield, and extremely competitive metrics offensively. Standout and someone to keep note of through spring/summer season.
Body: 6-3, 227-pounds. Extremely physical, big body with lots of upside, muscle mass is already prevalent, with coordinated movements throughout. Really intriguing build with top-of-the-line metrics in almost all categories.
Hit: RHH. Back foot stacked under, with a slight bend at the knee, engaging his glutes, front foot slightly in front of his shoulder, with a slightly open stance to the pitcher. Hands start high and tight to the ear, with the bat angled/tucked behind. Small legkick for timing, with the front foot slightly moving forward, with it landing slightly open and creating good grounding/balance. Hands cock down and back, with the bat coming straight up and down at the end of the load. Extremely tight turn, using rotation and body well to create ++ bat speed and efficiency throughout. Catched ball out front well, with a flat through the zone approach. 81.8 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 105 max exit velocity, averaged 96.1 mph. 357' max distance. Top-of-the-line metrics, with a top-end bat speed at 81 mph, and an EV at 105. Really impressive swings to both backside and pull, with the best swing cohesion to the right side.
Arm: RH. OF-89 mph. High ¾ slot, long takeback creates real whip, and a strong front side allows for full body weight to be used for velocity. 89 from the OF allows for carry on all throws. Extremely put together throwing motion, that supports + hip/shoulder separation.
Defense: Tempo through the ball, showing sureness throughout his evaluation. Gets low with the ball when necessary and showed present ability to judge and read hops.
ATH: 6.89 runner in the 60. 1.56 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 68.47 Edge Score

Eldridge delivered the loudest swings of the day, putting together one of the most impressive offensive performances of the event. He led all players with a 104.9 mph max exit velocity and averaged 96.1 mph, while driving the ball to a 357-foot max distance. Eldridge consistently produced heavy, line-drive contact, backed by a standout 85.7% hard-hit rate, showing a rare combination of power and barrel control. His big, physical 6-3, 226-pound frame is built for impact, and the raw strength shows up in every swing. Defensively, Eldridge also stood out with the strongest outfield arm at the event, reaching 89 mph, firmly fitting the mold of a power-hitting outfield profile. Despite his size, he moves exceptionally well, clocking a 6.89 60-yard dash, which adds another layer of value to his athletic profile. Overall, Eldridge turned in a complete, high-impact showing at Corona.