22.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/04/23
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C Aiden Simmons (Plainfield North, 2024), standing at a projectable 6-foot-2, 165-pounds, was one of the top defensive catchers in attendance. He has fluid actions behind the plate, using soft hands and a quick/clean transfer. Out of the crouch, Simmons is clean and quick, reaching as low as 2.02 seconds for his pop-time with a max catcher velocity of 75 mph. Offensively, it's a loose, balanced right-handed swing that creates leverage to the pull-side at times.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Long, loose-limbed frame, projects.
Hit: RHH. Upright, slightly open setup, short stride. Easy swing, stays on balance throughout, loose hands, long path, creates leverage to the pull-side.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Long draw into an over the top slot, flashed accuracy.
Defense: 2.02-2.12 pop times. Quick release and glove-to-hand transfer, replaces feet, works in-line to second, sure handed receiver, reliable blocker.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, even setup. Pre-pitch rhythm in hands. Short stride. Stays inside the baseball, opposite field approach. Easy, loose hands. Balanced at finish.
Power: 87.1 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.03-2.08 pop times. Steady hands. Clean exchange.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Long, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, toe taps into a short stride. Works uphill to contact, long path.
Power: 86.98 max exit velocity, averaged 82.31 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short over-the-top slot, quick arm, throws have carry.
Defense: 2.12 - 2.21 pop times. Sure-handed, athletic blocker.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 145-pounds. Lanky frame, lean build.
Defense: 2.10-2.25 pop times. Soft hands, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. INF - mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot, throws play with carry, flashed accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Wide balance setup, small stride. Short uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.5 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, some effort, works in line, falls off.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, H 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Plays straight with life.
CB: 58-62 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.
CH: 68-70 mph. Slight fade action.