10/28/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Joplin, MO Hayden is a young, thin, 2-way player who plays OF and RHP. In the OF, Hayden has active footwork to the ball, he takes proper angles, and makes the routine plays. He has soft/presentable hands, plays through well, and has a quick/clean exchange with accuracy to his target. On the mound, Hayden works in good tempo, he separates on time, and gets good extension on his pitches. He lands in a square direction toward home, and is around the plate with his pitches. At the plate, Hayden has a good set-up, a short/square stride, and a good bat angle. He swings through properly, makes square contact, and can spray the ball to all fields. Hayden can continue to improve with work on the following.
Outfield 1 Avoid drifting 2. 2 hands to catch 3. Arm strength Pitching 1. Balance point 2. Lower body 3. AA Offense 1. Lower body 2. Finish 3. Balance