Aidan
Gallagher

June 25-27, 2018 (NYS Games) 

60 Yard Dash: 7.33
Exit Velocity: 85

Lean frame with projection, ran a 7.33 but have had him at a 6.9 in Feb. Active lower half defensively, open clean glove, short arm action, with quick release. Fast twitchy hands at plate. Short and compact to the ball. Overall strong balance through his finish. Lots of hard barrel contact. 

Preseason - Downstate (February 21, 2018)

Lean and athletic, at the plate crouched wide stance, barrel upright, loose hands. On the pitch he uses a slight stride with a back load, barrel path is mostly level through contact, full finish with a 84 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively, fundamentally sound, wide active base, fields low with his glove away from his body, quick fluid funnel, quick release with 81 mph arm-strength across the field on the day. As he continues to develop and mature, expect big things from the rangy MIF.

Gallagher is a 5-foot-11 150 pound SS/RHP.  He ran a slightly above average 6.93 60 for his position.  Offensively- Right handed , sets up with a slightly open stance with; feet twice the width of his shoulders, weight evenly distributed.  Uses lower half well and showed quick hands through the zone,which produce line drives to all fields.  Consistent short swing path which produced a 78 MPH exit velo off a tee. Defensively - Excellent footwork, hands work well out in front creating smooth transfer and follow through. Infield velocity was 78 MPH with room for more as he continues to develop.  Foundation is there, off-season strength work will help with his progress.