Progress Report: 2021 C Jaden DeLawder (FDR)
December 30, 2018
As we dig through the numbers from this past summer and fall we bring back one of our feature articles and a staff favorite. "Progress Report" highlights players that have shown significant improvement in any or all of the following areas mechanics, on field performance, physicality or in the measurable statistic department. Today we take a look at:
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/03 | The Max |
| Preseason All-State - West | NY | 02/18 | Pinnacle Athletic Campus |
| Preseason All-State - Downstate | NY | 02/20 | House of Sports |
| Preseason All-State - East | NY | 02/21 | All-Stars Academy |
| Preseason All-State - Long Island/NYC | NY | 02/22 | Long Island Sports Complex |
| Preseason All-State - Hudson Valley | NY | 02/23 | SUNY Sullivan / Paul Gerry Fieldhouse |
| Junior NYS Games Trials | NY | 02/24 | SUNY Sullivan / Paul Gerry Fieldhouse |
| Northeast JUCO Day - Upstate NY | NY | 06/04 | Gutchess Lumber Complex |
| Northeast JUCO Day - Downstate NY | NY | 06/05 | Dutchess Stadium |
Progress report
MOST RECENT EVENT
Last Chance Preview - Downstate (October 28, 2018)
PREVIOUS EVENT
2018 NYS Games (June 25, 2018)
CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS
60: 7.19 (Previous Best: 7.36)
Exit Velo: 85 MPH (Previous Best: 82 MPH)
Arm Strength: 73 MPH (Previous Best: 68 MPH)
Pop Time Range: 2.15-2.23 (Previous: 2.14-2.26)
SCOUTING REPORT
Athletic, projectable frame with lean build. 6-foot, 180-pounds. Offensively – Sets up in a wide stance with tall, upright posture. Uses an athletic weight shift to load on his back side before initiating swing with forward stride. Keeps front side in at landing with head working down to the ball. Quick, compact swing. Barrel stays behind the ball and produces consistent line drive contact. Utilizes core/lower half to generate easy bat speed. Defensively – Mechanically sound set-up behind the plate. Hips sink low with upper body staying upright. Receives ball out front before getting into exchange. Comes out of crouch quickly to redirect feet towards 2b. Clean, compact arm action from ¾ slot. On line but could benefit from more carry.
WHAT DID WE SEE?
"DeLawder had a more fluid approach to his swing in the box. The timing smoothed out with a more controlled leg kick; maintained his short swing with some added whip through the zone. Increased arm strength that will help contribute to taking down his pop time range over the long term. Once his catch-transfer-footwork-release sequence is consistent, expect sub 2.10 numbers."
PLAYER COMPARISON*
2015 C David Baskerville (Eden / Canisius College Hockey Player)
*Note: Many times coaches will ask our staff "Who does he remind you of?" Player "comps" are a popular tool in the scouting/recruiting world and we have decided to add that niche to our feature articles.