Hayden
Houts

8.24.14 - Verbally committed to Northern State University.

7.22.14 - Solid frame, sturdy lower half, 5-foot-11, 185-pound catcher. Defensively showed feel for the position, natural actions, reliable blocker, footwork is fluid. Arm played at 72 mph from the crouch, short over the top arm slot, 2.13-2.18 pop times with accuracy. Left handed hitter, open setup, smooth load, short stride, athletic quiet setup, good balance throughout. Short path with extension, line drive gap to gap type hitter with bat speed. 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. 7.87 runner in the 60.

10/19/13 - 5-foot-10, 180-pound left handed hitting catcher, build shows strength. Offensively hits from an open stance, short stride. Lower half worked, solid balance through contact. Pull side approach, slightly uphill bat path, smooth swing, low ball type hitter. Defensively showed above average hands behind the plate, short arm action, over the top slot, 72 mph out of the crouch with accuracy. Posted pop times of 2.11-2.19.

6/26/13 - 5-foot-11, 183-pound left-handed hitting catcher. Recorded pop-times between 2.12 and 2.2 at 72 mph from the crouch. Offensively hits from an open setup with some rhythm. Uses a short stride and swings on an uphill plane – recording a 74 mph exit velocity off the tee.