Bill
Hayes

10/14/12 - Hayes is an athletically built, strong 5-foot-11, 170-pound catcher. Hayes recorded pop times ranging from 1.93-2.15, showing a strong arm to second base at 80 mph. Hayes also excelled during bullpens, as he demonstrated soft hands and athletic feet. Offensively, Hayes hit out of a balanced setup, showing solid bat speed, resulting in some pop to both gaps. Using a short stride and smooth load, Hayes showed a well-rounded offensive game.

6/14/12 Hayes is a 5-foot-11, 170-pound catcher who looks to be one of the better defensive catchers in the Class of 2013. Hayes showed quick, concise footwork behind the plate with a best pop time of 2.03. All his throws were right on the bag, glove-side strikes. He was clocked at 79 mph from the crouch. Offensively, Hayes has a solid fundamental approach. He remains quiet and balanced throughout his swing, and gets extension after contact. Additionally, Hayes showed his athleticism by running a 7.25 60.

2/19/12 Hayes is a 5-foot-11, 165-pound catcher who has proven to be one of the Class of 2013’s better defensive backstops. He impressed with his quick, athletic feet, ability to stay low, and solid, accurate arm. Hayes was clocked at 77 mph from the crouch and had a best pop time of 2.07 at the event. His throws were on the bag.  Offensively, Hayes has a balanced setup and a short, compact swing.  He sprayed line drives to all fields, and displayed some gap-to-gap power.

Hayes is a strong 5-foot-10, 160-pound catcher. Behind the plate, Hayes threw a 2.05 pop time on the bag and exhibited solid catching fundamentals. Offensively, Hayes showed some bat speed and power potential. Hayes exhibited a level swing that hit line drives pull side. He also showed some athleticism running a 7.2 60.

The 5-foot-10, 160-pound Hayes showed extremely well behind the plate. Hayes stays in a low, athletic position, and fired strikes to second base with consistent pop times of 2.08, 2.09 and 2.10. His velocity from the crouch was 77 mph. During bullpen sessions, Hayes received with a firm wrist and soft hands. Offensively, Hayes ran a 7.35 60 and has a balanced, athletic setup in the box. He showed a quick, line drive swing as he barreled shots to all fields.

Hayes was the most polished catching prospect at the event, as he showed well in all facets of the game. Defensively, the 5-foot-11, 165-pound Hayes displayed soft hands and athletic feet behind the plate while receiving bullpens. He also showed carry on his throws (78 mph) while delivering consistent pop times on the bag, ranging between 2.05, 2.13, and 2.15. Offensively, he demonstrated a balanced, level swing with excellent barrel whip through the zone. He consistently squared up the ball while driving the ball to all fields.