23.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/05/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
SS
Aiden
Palen
East Hampton (HS) • CT
5' 9" • 163LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Powerhouse Bulldogs (MA)
5' 9" • 163LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Powerhouse Bulldogs (MA)
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2024 National
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Best Of Stats
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
3/05/22
18
Rot. Acc (max)
3/05/22
-
Hard Hit %
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
3/05/22
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/05/22
319
Distance (max)
3/05/22
86
Sweet Spot %
3/05/22
7.06
60
3/05/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
71
INF Velo
8/25/21
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
3/05/22
2.00 - 2.13
Pop Time
3/05/22
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.06
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.16 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.7
2021 New England Underclass Games II (Invite Only)
Aug 25, 2021
Position
7.28
60-yard
2.16 - 2.20
Pop Time
71
INF Velo
68
C Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
201
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.2
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2022 Southern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 New England Underclass Games II (Invite Only)
Aug 25, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2022 Southern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 New England Underclass Games II (Invite Only)
Aug 25, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
64.1
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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5-foot-9, 163-pound athletic lean build. Above average during batting practice, Palen recorded an exit velocity of 89 mph. (66.9 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is electric, exhibits a short upward swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 70 mph during throw downs; had quick footwork, soft hands, and a twitchy transfer. he produced a pop time of 2.00-2.13. Athletic setup with above average flexibility. Showed a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.06.
Exit Velocity: 89 mph
Arm Velocity: 70 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.06
Aiden Palen: C/SS, (2024) East Hampton, CT. 5-foot-9, 150-pound slim frame. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 85 mph. (62.67 mph bat speed average). (20.44 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open, narrow stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled closed stride. Bat speed is developing, displays an uphill, loose swing plane and a back foot finish. Was able to create loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 71 mph. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 68 mph; had a clean transfer, consistent, rhythmic footwork, and sure hands. consistently had pop times of 2.16-2.20. Staggered setup. Used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.28.
Scout Evaluation
Aiden Palen, East Hampton, 2024, CT
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound slim frame.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Starts in an open, narrow stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled closed stride. Developing bat speed. Back foot finish, uphill loose swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 81.51 mph. 62.67 mph bat speed average. 20.44 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.16-2.20 pop times. Sure hands, consistent, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Capable. Staggered setup.
Arm: 71 mph infield velocity. 68 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.28 (60-yard).