10/05/2016 - Arizona Freshman/Sophomore Fall Classic Aiden continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities with a promising future on the diamond. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 83 mph. He shows a sound / repeatable delivery, working in line and on time allowing his arm to work loose / free to the plate. Fastball showed good arm side run. Breaking ball displays a 10/4 shape with gradual break. He attacks hitters as he throws strikes with all his pitches, changing speeds well with plus deception. Stock on the mound will continue to improve as he builds more arm strength. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date. At the plate, he continues to show as a switch hitter and has improved his hitting abilities from both sides. Hands are quick (83 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive approach. He shows a feel for the barrel with baseball jumping off the bat when centered. Hands stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields. At the plate, he was 4 for 7. At SS, he attacks balls with his feet as he works around and plays through with his body. Glove action is soft / sure and he presents well out front. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable, works very hard, and is a great teammate.
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