Prep Baseball Report

Sophomore Spotlight: Ayden Hodges (St. Albans)


Dan Williams
West Virginia Director of Scouting

As we move into the winter months and begin preparations for 2018 we will periodically highlight prospects that have made an impression over the summer and fall. Today we take a look at LHP Ayden Hodges (St. Albans).

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Ayden Hodges

Class of 2020 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: St. Albans
    State: WV
  • Summer Team: Huntington hounds
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 140lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
(04/17/19)
83 - 85
FB
63 - 66
CB
72 - 73
SL
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
84 - 85
SL
72 - 73
Position
79
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

7/12/17 5-foot-9, 135-pound left handed pitcher.  Showed considerable arm quickness with FB sitting 80-82 and touching 85.  There was subsantial arm side run and sink to FB.  CB sat 63-66 with 10-8 shape and, at its best, late sharp break.  Slider was thrown at 68-71 mph with short, slow break.  Delivery was repeated and Hodges demonstrated ability to stay in line with good balance.  There was some front knee softness following foot plant resulting in elbow drop and difficulty staying on top/behind baseball.




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