08/27/2023 - National Showcase - Lakewood (Denver), CO Hayden is an athletic RHP who has a promising future on the diamond. On the mound, delivery is sound, repeatable, allowing his arm action to work loose and free to the plate. Fastball showed a range of 76-79 mph. Slider displays 11/5 shape with tight spin and short break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with sinking action. Control is solid as he throws strikes with all his pitches. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he shows a squared setup. Hands are quick (81 mph exit velocity) and work through an aggressive swing path. He makes consistent contact through a line drive approach with power showing best to the pull side. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. Hayden has an upside on the mound and will get looks from the collegiate coaches as he continues to progress his game.