Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

C
RHP

Hayden
McCarley

DeWitt (HS) • AR
6' 1" • 181LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Express Baxendale
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Best of Snapshot
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
1/29/22
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/13/23
26.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/21
8
Hard Hit %
6/13/23
Power
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/13/23
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/22
321
Distance (max)
6/21/22
60
Sweet Spot %
1/29/22
Run
7.13
60
6/13/23
2.97
30-yd
6/21/22
1.72
10-yd
6/13/23
34.5
Run speed (max)
6/21/22
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
80
C Velo
6/13/23
2.00 - 2.10
Pop Time
6/13/23
Pitching

Fastball

86
Velocity (max)
6/13/23
80.3 - 84.4
Velo Range
6/13/23
1986
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/22

Changeup

71 - 73
Velo Range
6/15/21
1294
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/21

Curveball

76.4 - 77.4
Velo Range
6/13/23
1930
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/22

Slider

69.3 - 72.9
Velo Range
6/15/21
1753
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/21

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
Pop Time
2.00 - 2.10
Catcher Velocity
80.0
60 Yard Dash
7.61
Pop Time
2.00 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
11.7
60 Yard Dash
7.58
Pop Time
2.12 - 2.23
Catcher Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
10.9
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Position
2.00 - 2.10
Pop Time
80
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Position
2.00 - 2.14
Pop Time
76
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Position
8.03
60-yard
2.14 - 2.19
Pop Time
73
C Velo
82
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Arkansas Last Chance Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2022
Position
7.61
60-yard
2.09 - 2.16
Pop Time
75
C Velo
83
Exit Velo
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Position
7.58
60-yard
2.19 - 2.23
Pop Time
71
C Velo
82
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Position
7.64
60-yard
2.12 - 2.19
Pop Time
74
C Velo
82
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
90.9
Exit Velocity Avg
76.3
Distance Max
309
Distance Avg
133
Launch Angle Avg
12.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.8
Exit Velocity Avg
74.7
Distance Max
321
Distance Avg
133
Launch Angle Avg
14.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
82.6
Exit Velocity Avg
72.5
Distance Max
304
Distance Avg
185
Launch Angle Avg
30.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
133
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
70.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
102
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Arkansas Last Chance Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
129
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.3
Exit Velocity (max)
70.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
19.9
Bat Speed Max
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
66.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
21.0
Bat Speed Max
66.6
Bat Speed Avg
61.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.6
Bat Speed Max
65.9
Bat Speed Avg
61.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
63.2
Bat Speed (max)
59.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Arkansas Last Chance Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
65.9
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.0
Bat Speed (max)
60.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1898
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
76.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1927
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1811
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1846
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1629
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1668
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1294
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1745
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 84.4
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,067
Spin Rate (max)
1,898
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
77.4
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 77.4
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,927
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.8
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 78.8
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,806
Spin Rate (max)
1,702
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.3
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 70.9
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,797
Spin Rate (max)
1,707
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.9
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 78.5
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,149
Spin Rate (max)
1,986
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.6
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 70.3
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,022
Spin Rate (max)
1,930
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.6
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 73.1
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,751
Spin Rate (max)
1,677
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
61.3
Velocity (max)
60.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,668
Spin Rate (max)
1,668
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
64.0
Velocity (max)
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,711
Spin Rate (max)
1,711
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.7
Velocity (max)
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.1
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 77.1
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,683
Spin Rate (max)
1,528
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.9
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 72.9
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,857
Spin Rate (max)
1,753
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.0
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 73.0
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,365
Spin Rate (max)
1,294
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.0
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Pitching
78
Max FB
76 - 78
FB
69 - 70
CB
Arkansas Last Chance Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2022
Pitching
80
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
69 - 70
CB
Central Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Pitching
78
Max FB
74 - 78
FB
71 - 73
CH
68 - 72
SL

Game Performance

2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.73
30 Yard Dash
3.94
60 Yard Dash
7.13
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
2.97
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Swift
1.72
10-yd
3.94
30-yd
7.13
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Swift
1.78
10-yd
2.97
30-yd
7.43
60-yd
34.5
Run speed (max)
8.1
Run Speed (avg)
0.75
RSi (max)
0.70
RSi (avg)
1,425
Jump Power (max)
28.0
Jump Height (max)
26.4
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
Edge Score
68.77
Edge Score
69.62

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/21/22

Hayden McCarley, DeWitt (AR), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-1, 157-pounds. Lean frame with room for added strength
Hit: RHH. Wide base simple move barrel cock with move back loses stability in ground at times Short path with uphill approach
Power: 88.8 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 321’ max distance. Line drive with gap to gap approach
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph.   Quick release with over the top slot
Defense: Quick exchange raise as ball approaches sideways move out of shoot accurate to second
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Simple delivery arch off at release jump to land foot
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot long take away at hand break
FB: T79.8, 76.0-78.8 mph. Straight with early arm side run T1805, 1702 average rpm.
CB: 69.0-70.9 mph. Gradual break with early action T1796, 1706 average rpm.

2/12/22

Player Spotlight

Hayden McCarley: C/RHP, (2024) DeWitt, AR. 6-foot, 150-pound lean frame. Projectable during batting practice, Mccarley clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. (59.8 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced tall stance with an active load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is efficient, uses a short flat swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 73 mph; has soft sure hands, consistent rhythmic feet, and a quick clean transfer. consistently had pop times of 2.14-2.19. Athletic calm setup with above average flexibility. Showed a short quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 8.03. Projectable on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. He has downhill shoulders and an athletic strong balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 76-78 mph; has some action and both sides of the plate control with straight movement. (Max spin 2148; Avg 1985). Has a 11/5 curveball (69-70) that shows down in the zone control and some late action. (Max spin 2021; Avg 1930).

Scout Evaluation

Hayden McCarley, DeWitt, 2024, AR

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 150-pound lean frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Began in a balanced tall stance with an active load, then used a toe tap stride. Efficient bat speed. High finish, short flat swing. Line drive approach.

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 70.7 mph. 59.8 mph bat speed average. 21.0 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.14-2.19 pop times. Soft sure hands, consistent rhythmic footwork, quick clean exchange. Above average flexibility and athletic calm setup.

Arm: 73 mph catcher velocity. Short quick arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 8.03 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, compact arm action. Athletic strong balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, balanced finish.

FB: T78. 76-78 mph. (Max spin 2148;  Avg 1985). Both sides of the plate accuracy, some action, straight movement.

CB: 69-70 mph. Down in the zone control, some late action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2021; Avg 1930).

1/29/22

Player Spotlight

Hayden McCarley: C/RHP, (2024) DeWitt, AR. 6-foot, 150-pound lean proportional build. Fluid projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. (62.9 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a rhythmic active load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is average efficient, exhibits a short upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 75 mph; had soft sure hands, athletic smooth footwork, and a quick fluid transfer. recorded a pop time of 2.09-2.16. Clean calm setup with a lot of flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot with a short quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.61. Athletic projectable on the mound, used an over-the-top arm angle with a clean quick arm action while showing quick consistent arm speed. Up-tempo feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-79 mph with a max of 80 mph; had control both sides of the plate around the zone and some running action. He showed some late action and glove side in the zone control on his 11/5 curveball (69-70).

Scout Evaluation

Hayden McCarley, DeWitt, 2024, AR

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 150-pound lean proportional build.

Hit: (RHH) Fluid projectable. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a rhythmic active load, then uses a controlled stride. Average efficient bat speed. High good extension on his finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap aggressive approach.

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 76.1 mph. 62.9 mph bat speed average. 21.6 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.09-2.16 pop times. Soft sure hands, athletic smooth footwork, quick fluid exchange. Advanced athletic. Clean calm setup with a lot of flexibility.

Arm: 75 mph catcher velocity. Short quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.61 (60-yard).

Pitching: Athletic projectable. Up-tempo feel delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, clean quick arm action. Athletic consistent balance point, even in line shoulders, lands square, balanced finish.

FB: T80. 77-79 mph. Both sides of the plate around the zone accuracy, some running action.

CB: 69-70 mph. Glove side in the zone command, some late action, 11/5 shape.

10/23/21

Player Spotlight

Hayden McCarley: C/RHP, (2024) DeWitt, AR. 6-foot, 140-pound lean long build. Fluid projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. (62.43 mph bat speed average). (20.71 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a leg kick controlled. Bat speed is average efficient, has a flat level swing plane and good extension on his back foot finish. In his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap base hit approach. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 71 mph; had a lengthy clean transfer, sure developing hands, and consistent aggressive footwork. consistently had pop times of 2.19-2.23. Some flexibility and calm staggered setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a long loose arm action. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.58. Capable fluid on the mound, used a short compact arm action and an over-the-top arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance point is tall with an even in line shoulders during delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 70-74 mph; has a command around the zone down in the zone that shows straight movement. (Max spin 1750; Avg 1678). Shows glove side around the zone control and gradual early action on his 10/4 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1667; Avg 1667).

Scout Evaluation

Hayden McCarley, DeWitt, 2024, AR

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 140-pound lean long build.

Hit: (RHH) Fluid projectable. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a leg kick controlled. Average efficient bat speed. Good extension on his back foot finish, flat level swing. Gap to gap base hit approach.

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 70.45 mph. 62.43 mph bat speed average. 20.71 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.19-2.23 pop times. Sure developing hands, consistent aggressive footwork, lengthy clean exchange. Projectable capable. Some flexibility and calm staggered setup.

Arm: 71 mph catcher velocity. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.58 (60-yard).

Pitching: Capable fluid. Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed, short compact arm action. Consistent balance point, even in line shoulders, lands square, balanced finish.

FB: T74. 70-74 mph. (Max spin 1750;  Avg 1678). Around the zone down in the zone accuracy, straight movement.

CB: Glove side around the zone command, gradual early action, 10/4 11/5 movement. (Max spin 1667; Avg 1667).

SL: (Max spin 1711; Avg 1711).

6/15/21

Player Spotlight

Hayden McCarley: C/RHP, (2024) DeWitt, AR. 6-foot, 140-pound lean projectable frame. Solid in the box, Mccarley's best exit velocity was 82 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a big load, then used a leg kick. Had average bat speed, upward loose swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Aggressive approach. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 74 mph; had soft sure hands, a quick fluid exchange, and smooth quick footwork. had a pop time of 2.12-2.19. Athletic setup with tons of flexibility. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.64 at the event. On the mound, Produced a fastball that came in at 74-78 mph; shows control up in the zone and deceiving action with straight movement. Has a straight changeup (71-73) that showed arm side control and tilt. Threw his 10/4 slider (68-72) with in the zone command and gradual action.

Scout Evaluation

Hayden McCarley, DeWitt, 2024, AR

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 140-pound lean  projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in an athletic stance with a big load, then uses a leg kick. Average bat speed. High finish, upward loose swing. Aggressive approach.

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 74.12 mph. 60.36 mph bat speed average. 20.60 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.12-2.19 pop times. Soft sure hands, smooth quick footwork, quick fluid exchange. Solid. Athletic setup with tons of flexibility.

Arm: 74 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.64 (60-yard).

FB: T78. 74-78 mph. (Max spin 1683;  Avg 1527). Up in the zone accuracy, deceiving action, straight movement.

CH: 71-73 mph. Arm side control, tilt, straight movement.

SL: 68-72 mph. In the zone control, gradual action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1857; Avg 1753).

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