05/27/2018 - National Tryout Plus - Keizer (Salem), OR Hayden is an athletic built shortstop prospect who has a talented skill set on both sides of the ball. In the field, Hayden plays with quick, active footwork and agile actions covering good ground. He presents his glove and fields the ball in an athletic, square position. Hayden has a quick exchange leading into a short arm action throwing from a high 3/4 arm slot. He plays with momentum through his release showing consistently strong throws across the diamond. He also shows a smooth backhand. As a right-handed hitter, Hayden has a tall setup with a centered balance. He has smooth rhythm with a good load and on-time stride as he partially uses his lower half throughout his swing. Hayden has an on-plane swing path consistently landing the barrel to the baseball. He is a line drive type hitter who can drive the ball to the opposite field. Overall, Hayden is a well-rounded prospect who can take his game to the next level.