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Switch-hitting, tooled-out, true DI SS's are few and far between. As a DI recruiting coordinator, you're excited to say the least when you find one. That's Hurley Soong. Plus-athlete with plus-plus projection who could end up with above-average to plus tools across-the-boards.
Love the actions at SS but arm is his best tool. Excellent arm action with 86 infield velo with minimal effort at 5-11/155. Easy to project 90+ and a plus arm. Always stands out at Prep Baseball Hawaii's events during the defensive portion as the player who looks like a true SS and everything is slower for him.
Defense is slightly ahead of the bat but there's a lot to like offensively. Soong already possesses a good swing both sides, add strength to the frame of the most projectable 2026 Hawaii SS and MLB scouts start taking notice.
DI coaches know who Soong is after a eventful 2024 summer and fall with Big Island Wood Bat Academy and circled him as a potential spring or summer DI offer guy.
Hurley Soong, Waiakea (HI), 2026
Positional Profile: Switch-hitting, tooled-out SS, w/ease to every facet of game, high-ceiling 2026 w/chance for +value on both sides of ball, #10 ranked Hawaii 2026, strong DI recruit, future MLB scout follow
Body: 5-8, 147-pounds. Lean/live/athletic frame, high waist, room for 25+ lbs
Hit: SH. Nice setup, looks like a hitter, med width to stance, strong base, high hands at ear, small rock back to load, good rhythm/feel, gets arms extended nicely, left side slightly better swing but both sides pretty darn good, advanced bat spd & exit velo for age, loose/easy swing w/min effort & pretty finish
Power: Already showing +pwr for age, could end up more physical than most predict where pwr could end up big part of game
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. OF-82 mph. Arm is one of his best tools, very good arm action, strong/loose arm, throws easy, legit shot at plus
Defense: Smooth fielder, very good feet & range, sure-handed, makes a. routine plays & able to make highlight play w/plenty of arm in the end for left side, I'd be surprised if couldn't stay at SS
Run: Strong runner, good stride, runs hard, +ath = feel run can improve with strength gains & speed training