Aaron Thorpe: C/2B, (2022) Utica Eisenhower, MI. 5-foot-9, 161-pound. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. Used an open stride. Has a level swing plane and a back foot finish. Created some loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 67 mph. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 67 mph during throw downs; Recorded a pop time of 2.05-2.08. On the mound, has quick arm speed with a ¾ arm angle. Showed decent effort in his delivery. Showed an athletic balance point. Lands closed. Slider (67-68 mph).Threw his fastball 77-78 mph and topped out at 79 mph; shows consistent command and slight running action. Shows a 11/5 curveball (65-67) with tight action.
Scout Evaluation
Aaron Thorpe, Utica Eisenhower, 2022, MI
Position: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 161-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Used an open stride. Back foot finish, level swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 86.45 mph. 64.50 mph bat speed average. 22.25 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 67 mph catcher velocity.
Pitching: Decent effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed. Athletic balance point, lands closed.
Player Spotlight
Aaron Thorpe: C/2B, (2022) Utica Eisenhower, MI. 5-foot-9, 161-pound. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. Used an open stride. Has a level swing plane and a back foot finish. Created some loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 67 mph. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 67 mph during throw downs; Recorded a pop time of 2.05-2.08. On the mound, has quick arm speed with a ¾ arm angle. Showed decent effort in his delivery. Showed an athletic balance point. Lands closed. Slider (67-68 mph).Threw his fastball 77-78 mph and topped out at 79 mph; shows consistent command and slight running action. Shows a 11/5 curveball (65-67) with tight action.
Scout Evaluation
Aaron Thorpe, Utica Eisenhower, 2022, MI
Position: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 161-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Used an open stride. Back foot finish, level swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 86.45 mph. 64.50 mph bat speed average. 22.25 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 67 mph catcher velocity.
Pitching: Decent effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed. Athletic balance point, lands closed.
FB: T79. 77-78 mph. (Max spin 2074; Avg 1833). Consistent accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 65-67 mph. Tight action, 11/5 shape.
SL: 67-68 mph.