Hayden
Bugger

Kaskaskia JC commit, currently ranked No. 168 in the state. Athletic 5-foot-11, 181-pound frame. Started at short and hit out of the three-hole. Bugger went 2-for-3 at the plate while drawing two walks and drove in a run. The right-handed hitter operates from an open, upright stance with a high leg lift. Strong hands with a flat bat path from a compact swing. Connected on the final hit of the day with a ball up and away for an RBI single. Smooth defender at short.

Hayden Bugger, SS, Triad, 2025 Kaskaskia JC commit. Hits in the three-hole and played shortstop over the course of the two games. Had his most productive offensive performance in game one. Finished 2-for-2 with a double, three runs scored, an RBI, HBP and a walk. His RBI double was hard on the barrel to left-center field. Also collected an RBI in game two. Flat path, strong hands and stays on-plane. Steady defender, works through the baseball and hands play sure from the ground up.

Verbally committed to Kaskaskia JC.

INF Hayden Bugger (Triad) is a bat to know from Team 12 that showed well both during the workout portion of the event and throughout gameplay. At a strong and athletic 5-foot-11, 181-pounds, Bugger reached a max exit velocity of 91.6 mph during batting practice, and that barrel strength translated into gameplay where he was consistently on the barrel from the right side; finishing 3-for-6 with a double.

Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 181-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup with crouch, high leg lift with minimal stride. Direct, flat path through the zone, line drives up the middle. 65.3 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Low 3/4 slot, short arm action.
Defense: Quick two-hand gather out front, steady actions.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, toe-tap trigger, gains ground. Simple, uphill swing path, pull-side line drives. 68.5 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, sidearm with quickness.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slight crouch, toe-tap stride. Handsy, quick hands, direct to the ball, flat path. 62.5 mph bat speed with 5 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.6 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Quick, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, quick transfer, moves well side-to-side.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.

Hayden Bugger, Triad (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds.
Arm Action: 67
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60.

Hayden Bugger, Triad (IL), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, slight crouch, toe-tap stride. Handsy, quick hands, direct to the ball, flat path. Two-hand gather, quick transfer, moves well side-to-side. mph bat speed with Quick, low 3/4 slot. G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 19 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 67
Arm: 67. C-70.76 mph. RH
ATH: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 11 Edge Score

MIF Hayden Bugger (Triad, 2025; IL) consistently sprayed pull-side line drives from a short, direct right-handed swing that found the barrel often (67%) in BP at this event. Bugger averaged 85.6 mph per batted ball, peaking at 90.6 mph, and those are both marks that should increase as he continues to physically fill out his frame. On the infield, Bugger is a fluid mover who plays around the baseball with soft hands to pair that should stick on the dirt moving forward.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-10, 135-pounds. Wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced lower half, handsy swing into a back slot, toe-tap trigger.  Aggressive swing, athletic, quick hands, steep into the zone at times. Pull side approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Tight compact window, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Calm defender, gets around and plays through the baseball in rhythm, quick release. Advanced double play turn for his age. Aggressive infielder with ability to stick on the infield.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.