10/19/2022 - Arizona Easton Fall Classic - Upper Class (2023-2024) Hayden is an athletic catcher who has a promising future on the diamond. Behind the plate, he presents a soft/sure mitt showing great pocket awareness sticking pitches. Quick lateral movements allow him to center/deaden pitches in the dirt off of a soft chest and is a wall. Receiving / blocking skills are quality tools that will play well at the next level. Pop time showed in the 2.10 range with accuracy / carry (84 mph velocity) to his target. Offensively, he continues to shine through an athletic setup. He has athletic/smooth actions with fluid rhythm to load. He gets good hand separation and delivers the barrel with leverage, resulting in a barrel explosion with the ball jumping off of his barrel. At the event he was 5 for 10. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a great personality, is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be. With 2 years to further develop, Hayden has a lot of potential and will get looks from the collegiate coaches as he continues to progress his game.