Max Hoon: 1B/RHP, (2025) Wethersfield High School, CT. 5-foot-10, 155-pound athletic solid frame. Advanced during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 85 mph. (65.7 mph bat speed average). (18.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide balanced stance with a high load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is quick, displays a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Above average advanced in the infield, his best throw was registered at 71 mph; showed a twitchy exchange, next level hands, and athletic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a ¾ slot and a short quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, showed a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with good arm speed Stretch only feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 74-76 mph; had arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 2017; Avg 1882). Throws his 1/7 curveball (61-63) with slurvey early action and glove side control. Throws his 1/7 curveball (61-63) with glove side control and slurvey early action. (Max spin 2049; Avg 1971).
Exit Velocity: 85 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph
2/19/22
5-foot-9, 145-pound two-way prospect. During batting practice, Hoon recorded an exit velocity of 81 mph with a (62.7 mph bat speed average) and (18.8 mph hand speed average). He begins in a balanced, athletic stance with a rhythmic load. A controlled stride initiates a simple, flat swing with good extension. During his round, Hoon showed good hands and a gap to gap approach. In the infield, made throws up to 62 mph across the diamond, while showing he had sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent, smooth footwork. On the mound, Hoon used a long, high ¾ arm slot to produce a fastball that sits 66-68 mph (Max spin 1528; Avg 1448) with some late arm side run. His delivery is easy, direct with good tempo. He gets to a good balance point and lands square with a clean finish. Hoon also flashed a 12/6 curveball (55-58 mph)(Max spin 1648; Avg 1437) and a late fading changeup (60-61 mph).
Exit Velocity: 81 mph
Arm Velocity: 62 mph
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Max Hoon: 1B/RHP, (2025) Wethersfield High School, CT. 5-foot-10, 155-pound athletic solid frame. Advanced during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 85 mph. (65.7 mph bat speed average). (18.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide balanced stance with a high load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is quick, displays a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Above average advanced in the infield, his best throw was registered at 71 mph; showed a twitchy exchange, next level hands, and athletic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a ¾ slot and a short quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, showed a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with good arm speed Stretch only feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 74-76 mph; had arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 2017; Avg 1882). Throws his 1/7 curveball (61-63) with slurvey early action and glove side control. Throws his 1/7 curveball (61-63) with glove side control and slurvey early action. (Max spin 2049; Avg 1971).
Exit Velocity: 85 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph
5-foot-9, 145-pound two-way prospect. During batting practice, Hoon recorded an exit velocity of 81 mph with a (62.7 mph bat speed average) and (18.8 mph hand speed average). He begins in a balanced, athletic stance with a rhythmic load. A controlled stride initiates a simple, flat swing with good extension. During his round, Hoon showed good hands and a gap to gap approach. In the infield, made throws up to 62 mph across the diamond, while showing he had sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent, smooth footwork. On the mound, Hoon used a long, high ¾ arm slot to produce a fastball that sits 66-68 mph (Max spin 1528; Avg 1448) with some late arm side run. His delivery is easy, direct with good tempo. He gets to a good balance point and lands square with a clean finish. Hoon also flashed a 12/6 curveball (55-58 mph)(Max spin 1648; Avg 1437) and a late fading changeup (60-61 mph).
Exit Velocity: 81 mph
Arm Velocity: 62 mph