OK Winter Open: Shortstop Analysis

February 8, 2019
Andy Urban
Oklahoma Scouting Director

The OK Winter Showcase was held at the World Baseball Outreach facility in Tulsa, OK on Sunday, December 16th. This one day event featured over 60 prospects in the 2019-2022 from around the state showcasing their skills in front of PBR staff and college coaches.

This talented event saw impressive numbers in every category, including seven sub seven second 60s, seven 90+ exit velos, seven arms that were 80+ across the infield (top 92), five arms that were 85+ from the outfield (top 97), and four pitchers that were 86+ (top 92)

Today, we take an in-depth look at the ten athletic shortstops from the event. Although a few of them are solid two-way players, they will be covered here only as position players, with pitching analysis already on their profiles.

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Cole Aldridge SS / RHP / Perkins-Tryon, OK / 2020

A lean 6-foot, 170-pound frame with plenty of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly wide, open, and back leg heavy set-up with a slight crouch and rhythm in his hands. Uses a quick and moderate leg kick and hand load before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path with a high finish. In BP, shows an all fields and flat approach with mostly barrels, 82 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.21 60. Defensively, shows active, quick, and clean footwork with no extra shuffles and above average hands. Throws with a moderate arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot with some accuracy at 78 mph across the diamond.

Zade Cisneros SS / RHP / Clinton, OK / 2021

A physically advanced 6-foot-2, 165-pound frame with room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an athletic, open, and quiet set-up. Uses a long stride, quality leg drive, and a big hand load before launching them on a flat path through extension. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field and flat approach with advanced bat speed, 90 mph exit velo. Defensively, shows developing hands and feet. Throws with a moderate arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot with some accuracy and advanced arm strength at 85 mph across the diamond.

Chazdyn Cox SS / 2B / Southmoore, OK / 2019

A slender 5-foot-10, 145-pound frame with lots of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly open, balanced, and athletic set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a short stride before flattening his barrel and pulling his hands through a flat path to extension. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field and mostly flat approach with occasional lift, 83 mph exit velo. Runs a 6.84 60. Defensively, shows light and active feet and average hands, playing low to the ground. Throws with a moderate arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot with excellent accuracy, making every play, at 77 mph across the diamond.

Caden Green SS / 2B / Berryhill , OK / 2020

A very lean and projectable 5-foot-11, 155-pound frame with lots of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an upright, narrow, and relaxed set-up with rhythm throughout. Uses a smooth and slightly coiling load with a moderate knee-knock leg kick and short closed stride before launching his hands on an efficient path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a middle to pull and flat approach, some barrels, 82 mph exit velo. Runs a 6.88 60. Defensively, shows advanced feet and hands, moving well laterally with fluidity and rhythm. Makes the slow roller play athletically and quickly. Throws with a moderate arm stroke coming through a high-¾ slot with excellent accuracy and some arm speed at 83 mph across the diamond.

Jack Harding SS / 3B / Jenks, OK / 2020

A very lean 5-foot-11, 150-pound frame with lots of room to add size and strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from an extremely back leg heavy and even stance with some rhythm throughout. Uses a quick and moderate stride with a late heel plant and an arm-bar load before pulling his hands through a flat path through extension with a short finish. In BP, shows a middle of the field and flat approach, mostly barrels, 79 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.01 60. Defensively, shows above average feet and hands. Throws with a full arm stroke coming through a near over the top slot with some carry and accuracy at 76 mph across the diamond.

Braydon Hutchings SS / RHP / Edison preparatory , OK / 2021

A developing 5-foot-9, 145-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly closed, balanced, and quiet setup with a slight crouch. Uses a short and smooth load and stride before launching his hands on a flat path through extension with a short finish. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field and flat approach with occasional lift, mostly barrels, 80 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.68 60. Defensively, shows deliberate footwork and average hands. Throws with a short arm stroke through a ¾ slot with excellent accuracy at 78 mph.

Jaden Johannesen SS / 2B / Owasso, OK / 2022

A developing 5-foot-8, 135-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a wide, slightly closed, and back leg heavy set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a hand-pump load and big reverse toe-tap stride before launching his hands on a flat path through extension with advanced bat speed. In BP, shows a middle of the field and flat approach, some barrels, 87 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.61 60. Defensively, shows developing hands and feet. Throws with a short arm stroke through a high-¾ slot with accuracy at 61 mph.

Boone Lasater SS / 2B / NOAH Home School, OK / 2019

A 5-foot-9, 165-pound lean frame with some strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a balanced and athletic set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a smooth load and moderate stride before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path with bat speed and excellent extension. In BP, shows a middle to pull approach with pop and some lift, some barrels, 87 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.17 60. Defensively, shows advanced hands and feet with smooth lateral movement. Throws with different arm strokes and slots with athleticism depending on the play, shows accuracy at 81 mph across the diamond.

Mason Pierce SS / 2B / Putnam City North, OK / 2019

A 6-foot, 175-pound proportional frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly wide and front foot heavy set-up with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a rocking load and short stride before launching his hands on a flat path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a middle to pull and flat approach with mostly barrels and some hard contact, 84 mph exit velo. Runs a 6.82 60. Defensively, shows quick and active feet with average hands. Throws with a short arm stroke through a high-¾ slot with some accuracy and arm strength at 84 mph across the diamond.

Sam Replogle SS / RHP / NOAH Homeschool, OK / 2019

The Connors State commit has a proportional 6-foot, 180-pound frame with strength throughout. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly open and athletic set-up with some rhythm throughout. Uses small load and long stride before launching his hands on a flat and efficient path to contact with a rotational finish. In BP, shows a middle to pull and flat approach, mostly barrels, and much more pop than his 83 mph exit velo would suggest. Defensively, shows well above average feet and hands, moving with some fluidity and rhythm. Throws from a short arm stroke through a high-¾ slot with excellent accuracy, putting every throw on the bag topping out at 87 mph across the diamond.