Madden
Cotts

Lean, wiry 5-foot-10, 168-pound frame with upside and more physicality to come. The left-handed hitter showed a loose, athletic swing with length through the zone and a fluid operation, creating impressive exit velocities up to 98 mph with a 95 mph average. He’s a high-level defender on the dirt with sure-handed actions and range to both sides of his glove, pairing with a clean arm that can play from multiple angles and on the move. Also a 6.88 runner in the 60, there’s some present tools that should only continue to get better as he matures.

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MIF Madden Cotts (Libertyville, 2027) showed some impressive tools throughout the two-day event. Athletic 5-foot-9, 159-pound frame with room to add strength. The left-handed hitter operates from a balanced base with a high leg lift. Compact swing that is quick through the zone. Cotts posted a 6.91 60 during Tuesday’s workout while having an 83 mph infield velo. He was able to show off his speed as he hustled out a triple on Wednesday.

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-9, 159-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Medium base, short and quick stride. Loose and athletic hands, creates some whip in the barrel, bat speed, on the barrel to the pull-side. 69.5 mph bat speed with 9g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 356-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Two hands gather into body, works around, smooth actions, steady glove.
Athletic Testing: 6.91 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.38 Edge Score.

Standing 5-foot-8, 152-pounds with an athletic frame. The right-hander made multiple appearances over the weekend displaying multiple offerings. First, Cotts’ fastball sat between 83-86 mph and was thrown alongside, 72-73 mph slider, and a changeup that sat between 76-79 mph.

INF Madden Cotts (Libertyville, 2027) has made some noticeable strides since our last look a year ago. The left-handed hitter took one of the better rounds of BP on the day with quick hands and a flatter path through the zone, showing an athletic and handsy swing with some looseness throughout, creating sneaky jump off the barrel from his 5-foot-8, 153-pound frame with a max EV of 97 mph. He also put up notable BLAST metrics with an average bat-speed of 73.3 mph and average hand-speed of 22 mph. Cotts then impressed during defense; showing some natural actions and feel for playing on the infield. He gets around the ball to get his momentum moving toward first, utilizing a two-hand funnel into his body, and showing rangy actions as well. His arm was loose and whippy, flashing arm speed at times, topping at 83 mph.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 155 pounds. Compact frame with some present strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched setup, high leg lift, short stride. Quick hands, flatter path, athletic and handsy, balanced through swing. 73.3 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (86.3 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, compact action, quickness, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Two-hand funnel into body, gets around the ball, some natural actions and feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 73.6 Edge Score.

Madden Cotts, Libertyville High School (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 147-pounds. Wiry build, room to add size and strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, rocks into back hip, early toe down, gets quality separation on time. Hands rock back into a flat path, intent to elevate middle/away, flashed line-drives up the middle. 65.8 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 278' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Athletic, plays from multiple slots, loose and whippy out front.
Defense: Bounce to first step, quick feet, softness to hands.
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 25.90 max vertical.