LeDuc is a physical 6-foot-1, 215 pound right handed hitting corner infielder. He begins in a balanced, slightly open stance with the hands in a good position. The bat takes a flat path through the hitting zone and finishes through contact. Defensively, LeDuc has good feet around the bag. The hands are soft and he works through the ground balls well

Jaiden LeDuc: 1B/RHP, (2024) Central Catholic, MA. 6-foot-1, 215-pound mature sturdy build. Above average at the plate, Leduc was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 93 mph. (67.97 mph bat speed average). (20.30 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced open stance with a small load, then used a closed stride. Bat speed is above average, displays a long loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 64 mph; had developing soft hands, developing footwork, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. Recorded a time of 7.97 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable on the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. He has in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 69-70 mph; showed control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1767; Avg 1661). Throws a 11/5 curveball (56-57) that has sweeping action and glove side control. (Max spin 1775; Avg 1733). Had arm side command and gradual fading action on his flat changeup (61-62). 

Scout Evaluation 

Jaiden LeDuc, Central Catholic, 2024, MA

Position: 1B/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 215-pound mature sturdy build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average. Begins in a balanced open stance with a small load, then uses a closed stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, long loose swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 79.38 mph. 67.97 mph bat speed average. 20.30 mph hand speed average. Top 3 ev at the showcase. 

Defense:  (IF) Developing soft hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Capable.  Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. 

Arm: 64 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.97 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Projectable. feel delivery, some effort. high ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, a clean finish.

FB: T70. 69-70 mph. (Max spin 1767;  Avg 1661). Arm side around the zone accuracy, running action. 

CB: 56-57 mph. Glove side command, sweeping action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1775; Avg 1733). 

CH: 61-62 mph. Arm side command, gradual fading action, flat movement. 

LeDuc is a 6-foot, 215 pound right-handed hitting two-way prospect. He hits out of a wide, slightly open stance. The hands are relaxed just off the back shoulder before taking an uphill path to and through contact. He uses a knee slide to stack the weight over the back side and uses the lower half well during the swing. His round produced a lot of solid contact and an exit velocity of 85 MPH.

Defensively, LeDuc was 76 MPH on his throws from the outfield. The footwork is good as he works to get into the fielding position. His exchange is clean through the ground ball and into the throwing motion. He creates a direct line and uses a short arm-swing to make his throws. He finishes over the front side, maintaining a good line with his target.

On the mound, LeDuc uses a simple, balanced delivery. His steps prior to getting balanced are controlled and small. He separates well at the top and uses a short, ¾ arm-slot to deliver a fastball that sits 71-74 MPH with some arm side run. He also mixes in a change-up 59-62 MPH that looks to still be developing.