PA State Games Preview: Aaron Forbes
June 10, 2020
With the PA State Games just a week away, we will begin a series of articles highlighting players in attendance that are representing West Virginia. We continue today by highlighting University third-basemen, 2022 Aaron Forbes. Forbes is currently ranked 4th overall in the 2022 class, and the top ranked third-basemen.
West Virginia Scouting Director Josh Kuykendall on Forbes: "Aaron has a big frame and really has no ceiling with his potential. As he continues to mature and figure it out at the plate, I see him becoming a true power threat. Also plays a very solid third base and will continue to get better as he gets more repetitions."
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Summer Kickoff & Junior Futures Games Trials III | WV | 07/07 | University of Charleston |
| 2020 Eastern Panhandle College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/14 | Golden Park |
| PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/29 | LakePoint Sports |
Scouting Report
6-foot-5, 210-pound right-handed hitter looks the part of an every day player at the college level right now. Forbes starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a controlled leg-lift stride. Displayed balance and rhythm throughout his swing with advanced feel for the barrel. Registered an 88 mph bat exit velocity and displayed present gap power. Ran a 7.38 60-yard dash and showcased active feet defensively with a soft glove hand. Makes the body control play look routine and showed an ability to make throws with a 77 mph arm strength across the diamond.