Jayder Raifstanger

Player Spotlight 

Jayder Raifstanger: SS/2B, (2023) Monument mountain, MA. St. John's Commit, 6-foot, 205-pound athletic projectable frame. Above average and confident at the plate, Raifstanger was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 99 mph. (71.5 mph bat speed average). (23.9 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a smooth load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was explosive above average, used an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Above average projectable showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 88 mph; has soft sure hands, athletic developing feet, and a clean natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. 

PROCASE 2022

Jayder Raifstanger: SS/2B, (2023) Monument mountain, MA. St. John's Commit, 6-foot, 190-pound athletic solid frame. Above average and projectable in the box, Raifstanger had an exit velocity of 96 mph. (67.3 mph bat speed average). (22.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a smooth load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was above average, used a loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Above average and smooth in the infield, displayed a velocity of 79 mph; showed a clean natural exchange, athletic developing feet, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a loose arm action. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.18. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jayder Raifstanger, Monument mountain, 2023, MA

Position: SS/2B

Body: 6-foot, 190-pound athletic solid frame.

Hit: (LHH) Above average and projectable. Starts in a balanced wide stance with a smooth load, then uses a small stride. Above average developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose uphill swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach. 

Power: 96 mph exit velocity, average 87.5 mph. 67.3 mph bat speed average. 22.9 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft sure hands, athletic  footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average and smooth.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.18 (60-yard).

FUTURE GAMES

Jayder Raifstanger: SS/2B, (2023) Monument mountain, MA. 6-foot, 205-pound athletic solid frame. Above average projectable in the box, Raifstanger's best exit velocity was 95 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed was above average developing, used a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average feel and  advanced in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 80 mph; shows a clean natural exchange, soft next level hands, and athletic smooth feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.91. Turned in a solid week at the event. He is an above average defender and the bat is trending up. He is an excellent prospect. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jayder Raifstanger, Monument mountain, 2023, MA

Position: SS/2B

Body: 6-foot, 205-pound athletic solid frame.

Hit: (LHH) Above average projectable. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short controlled stride. Above average developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat loose swing. Gap to gap aggressive approach. 

Power: 95 mph exit velocity. 

Defense:  (IF) Soft next level hands, athletic smooth footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average advanced.  Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. 

Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 6.91 (60-yard).

Jayder Raifstanger: SS/2B, (2023) Monument mountain, MA. 6-foot, 205-pound mature build. Above average at the plate, Raifstanger's best exit velocity was 89 mph. (66.05 mph bat speed average). (20.98 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was above average, displayed a simple flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contacts. Gap to gap approach. Athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 76 mph; had a clean exchange, athletic footwork, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Clocked a 60 time of 7.3 at the event. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jayder Raifstanger, Monument mountain, 2023, MA

Position: SS/2B

Body: 6-foot, 205-pound mature build.

Hit: (LHH) Above average. Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple flat swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 82.79 mph. 66.05 mph bat speed average. 20.98 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Athletic.  Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. 

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.30 (60-yard).

5-foot-10, 180-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. He ran a 7.13 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is appropriate, he stays active with his feet and shows reliable hands. He threw 71 mph across the diamond at the event. The bat has an exit velocity of 88 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot is picked up and put down as the swing is produced. The path is clean and the hands work freely. The path is slightly uphill through contact with the baseball. He is a very good player and needs to use this off season to get physically stronger to aid the development of his game. 

Exit Velocity- 88 mph

INF Velocity- 71 mph

5-foot-10, 180-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. He, once again, turned in a legit workout. He ran a 7.43 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is appropriate as he stays active with the feet and the hands work smoothly. The ability to handle the pivot is also present.He threw 77 mph across the diamond with minimal effort during the defensive portion of the workout.  The bat has an exit velocity of 92 mph. The setup is wide in base and the front foot steps into the ball as the swing is produced. The path is slightly uphill at contact. The hands are excellent at the dish. The addition of physical strength to his body should take his game to the next level.

Exit Velocity- 92 mph

INF Velocity- 77 mph

5-foot-10, 180-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. He ran a 7.31 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is solid as the feet remain active and he showed soft hands throughout the workout. The arm showed 73 mph across the diamond during the infield portion of the workout. He played at an easy level and worked nicely through the ball. The bat has an exit velocity of 90 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot gains ground to the ball as the swing is produced. The path is clean and the hands work nicely to contact. The path is simple and flat. He is a very good prospect that soon everyone will know about. 

Exit Velocity- 90 mph

INF Velocity- 73 mph