09/04/2023 - National Showcase - Fresno, CA Ayden is a C/SS prospect who will graduate in 2026. Medium frame athletic build with strength present. At C he shows quick footwork and good body control at baseball. An athletic secondary stance with good lateral movement and centers the baseball. Works thumb under baseball and has a loud mitt. Made accurate and on-line throws to second base from 3/4 arm slot, with quick release, and arm velocity up to 84mph and a best pop time of 2.05 seconds. Shows good spine angle on his blocks and tucks his chin. In the infield he starts with a good prep step and quick feet. Closes distance on batted balls with good body control at baseball. He fields from an athletic fielding position, with ability to pick out hops, and has a quick transfer. Made accurate and on-line throws to first base from multiple arm slots. Shows good footwork on his DP flips and pivots. A right-handed hitter he hits from an athletic and open stance. He hits into a firm front side and is centered at contact. A short barrel path allows him to hit hard line drives to all fields with a bat exit velocity up to 81mph during BP. With 3 years of continued growth and development, we see Ayden having opportunities to play at the next level.