Socal ProCase Player Spotlight: C Max Aude

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Body: 6-3, 190 pounds. He has a desirable height with a cut frame and room to grow. His length and quickness behind the plate stand out among his class. Will fulfill projectables with a college lifting program.

Hit: LH- Stands upright and slightly open. Changed his trigger to a glide rather than a toe tap and it helps him get into his backside better. When he loads, he drops his hands so the bat is vertical with some slight tilt. Showed a consistent up the middle approach. Bat path is on-plane and direct to the ball. 

Power: Does a good job of coiling up during his load which helps him create torque when driving through the baseball. In batting practice showed present pull-side power and the ability to find consistent barrels. Has the potential to put on more strength and mass and if so could develop into a rare offensive threat at the catcher position. 

Field: Aude is a catcher with solid athleticism behind the dish. He has soft hands and is an agile blocker with room to improve as college approaches. Quick and light footwork for a catcher of his size. 

Arm: RH C- 75 mph. Nimble and fluid throwing motion when throwing down to second. Quick release with accurate throws on the side of the bag. Believe there is some room to build some more arm strength. 

Run: 7.41 60-yard dash on laser time. Has improved his 60 significantly since the last time we've seen him. Hands are loose with a still head and higher chest. 

Summary: If Aude can continue to pack on strength and fill out the rest of his frame, he will become an elite threat on both sides of the ball that no team can ignore. Aude will no doubt be an X-factor for Notre Dame in the upcoming 2022 season. Whether it’s with his skills behind the dish or smooth left-handed swing, Aude will look to build upon his traits in his senior year. If he can put all the tools together, he is sure to be turning heads and catching eyes in his final year.  The potential for Aude is through the ceiling and is sure to be an impact player at the next level.