23.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/22
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Another physical right-handed hitter from today’s event: C Caden Paxton (Windsor, 2023). Paxton’s a sturdy athlete with compact strength that flashed above-average bat strength to the pull-side in BP, staying inside the baseball for juice off the barrel that way. His hardest hit ball left his barrel at 91.9 mph, and he averaged 86.2 mph throughout BP. Paxton also recorded the day’s furthest batted ball (347 ft.) and his average batted distance (277 ft.) was also an event high.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 168-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open setup. Smooth, rhythmic load of the hands. Strides to even. Short, direct bat path to the baseball. Used the whole field. Flashed pull-side power. Remained balanced throughout swing.
Power: 91.9 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Throws were consistently around the second base bag. Short arm action, works from a high 3/4 slot. Some length to release.
Defense: 2.34-2.43 pop times. Blocks the ball out front. Feet work in line with the second base bag.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.