07/27/2023 - Southwest Championships 17U, powered by Baseball Factory's Team One Ashton is an athletic and scrappy 3B in the 2024 class. Scouts feel he plays with energy and passion and is a great teammate. In the field, he has smooth footwork and a quick 1st step (6.99 runner). Gains a low and athletic fielding position and fields out in front. Redirects the baseball with clean actions and generates momentum on his throws. Arm works at 85 velo and is accurate. Can create his own arm angles based upon his defensive zones. Shows feel on his spins and turns. At the plate, he is an aggressive hitter. Shows advanced strike zone knowledge and attacks his pitch (registered 5 hits in game action). He has controllable actions and advanced balance control. Creates line drive production to the pull side. Overall, Ashton is a spark plug type player who makes his team better with every pitch.