Unsigned Junior Spotlight: OF Aaron Saltsman
April 28, 2020
Our goal at Prep Baseball Report is to promote high school players, and give them the exposure they need to be able to play at the next level. With the 2020 high school season in limbo, we want to continue to be able to promote players, even when baseball is not being played. Over the last two months, we have been spotlighting several uncommitted seniors to help them get the exposure they need to play at the next level in 2021. Starting this month, we will move on to uncommitted 2021's who will be heading into their senior summer.
Next up is uncommitted 2021 OF Aaron Saltsman (Rockledge). Saltsman is a 5-foot-10, 180 pound OF who stood out at the 2019 PBR Future Games. Saltsman is a 6.75 runner with a 95 mph exit velo, and a strong arm from the outfield at 91 mph. He ranks No. 75 in the PBR Florida Class of 2021 rankings.
OF Aaron Saltsman
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Physical frame, bat and arm with 6.75 speed. Showed the elite arm in the outfield topping 91 with a quick release and arm action. Above average to plus athleticism in the movements with great feet. Offensively, he has lightning quick hands that generate tons of easy bat speed and whip. Stays behind the ball well with the ability to smash line drives to all fields. Present pull side power with more to come when he learns how to hit more and make more consistent contact. There’s a lot to like here and the physicality/quickness combo is easy to dream about. Registered an exit velocity of 95.
Physicality stands out. Looks noticeably bigger and stronger. Great combo of power and quickness showed with a 6.88 60 yard dash and a 94 MPH exit velocity. Lightning quick hands generate plus bat speed. Sometimes can be too quick and gets out in front. Stays short and whippy with great extension with hands through the ball. Quick arm and release in the outfield. Arm topped at 85. Big time athlete that can do everything on the field.
6-foot, 170-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder, strength throughout frame. Savvy baserunner, routinely timed up pitchers, stealing bases and taking the extra bag. Gap-to-gap type hitter with present bat speed.
Saltsman continued to find the barrel Sunday with multiple deep extra base hits. He is a bit undersized, but the frame is lean strength and he is compact through the zone with above average bat speed. He continued to show he'll be a bat to follow.
Stocky, with athleticism and quick twitch. He has a short, compact swing with present bat speed. Was on the barrel often and was 2-3 with a double and three RBIs in his first game of the day.
Athletic build, 5-foot-9, 160 pound. Ran a 7.11 60 yard dash. Defensively, he works under control. Will benefit from some added rhythm and a quicker release, but there is a solid defensive foundation. Offensively, he shows the ability to get ball in the air consistently, with natural loft and slight uphill path which will translate to power as he continues to mature and get stronger. Flashed present bat-to-ball, hit skills. Ball jumps off bat well and that shows in the 92 mph exit velocity. Above average to plus present power for class. Extremely high offensive ceiling.
Strong, athletic frame. He shows the ability to really turn the barrel. He has above average bat speed and is aggressive to the ball. There is present bat to ball skills and shows pull side power. There is a lot to like in the swing as it is simple and compact while generating power. Will be a very high follow in the future.