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Hand Speed (max)
10/05/25
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OF Aidan Whildin (Kaneland, 2026) is a physical left-handed hitter that is listed with a 6-foot, 170-pound frame. The outfielder posted a 6.86 60-yd time and an 81 mph OF velocity during the first part of the showcase. The left-handed hitter operates from a balanced base with a small leg lift. A pure swing with a slight uphill bat path and pull-side power. Whildin posted an average exit velocity of 95.3 mph with a max EV of 98.4 mph and max distance of 306 feet. Whildin looks to be a name to keep an eye on the 2026 class.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 166.7 pounds. Lean and athletic build, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quick lift and place stride. Direct hands that work on top of the baseball with a flat path, balanced through impact, whole field approach with line-drives. 70.7 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (95.3 avg.); 306-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Shorter arm circle, higher 3/4 slot, clean arm.
Defense: Works aggressive through the baseball, one-hand gather off the front foot.
Athletic Testing: 6.86 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 65.85 Edge Score.
+ Aidan Whildin, CF/DH (Kaneland, 2026): Uncommitted, across a four game stretch, Whildin went 10-for-14 at the plate, with two doubles, two triples, drove in three RBIs, scoring four runs, with a stolen base as the Knights went 3-1 during the stretch
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Trim, athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hitterish look in the box, short stride, linear lower-half. Loose, level path, line drive approach, balanced finish. 66.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (86.9 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball off front foot, steady footwork, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash; 29.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.59 Edge Score.