Hayden McCarley, DeWitt (AR), 2024
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-1, 157-pounds. Lean frame with room for added strength
Hit: RHH. Wide base simple move barrel cock with move back loses stability in ground at times Short path with uphill approach
Power: 88.8 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 321’ max distance. Line drive with gap to gap approach
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph.   Quick release with over the top slot
Defense: Quick exchange raise as ball approaches sideways move out of shoot accurate to second
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Simple delivery arch off at release jump to land foot
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot long take away at hand break
FB: T79.8, 76.0-78.8 mph. Straight with early arm side run T1805, 1702 average rpm.
CB: 69.0-70.9 mph. Gradual break with early action T1796, 1706 average rpm.

Player Spotlight

Hayden McCarley: C/RHP, (2024) DeWitt, AR. 6-foot, 150-pound lean frame. Projectable during batting practice, Mccarley clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. (59.8 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced tall stance with an active load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is efficient, uses a short flat swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 73 mph; has soft sure hands, consistent rhythmic feet, and a quick clean transfer. consistently had pop times of 2.14-2.19. Athletic calm setup with above average flexibility. Showed a short quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 8.03. Projectable on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. He has downhill shoulders and an athletic strong balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 76-78 mph; has some action and both sides of the plate control with straight movement. (Max spin 2148; Avg 1985). Has a 11/5 curveball (69-70) that shows down in the zone control and some late action. (Max spin 2021; Avg 1930).

Scout Evaluation

Hayden McCarley, DeWitt, 2024, AR

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 150-pound lean frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Began in a balanced tall stance with an active load, then used a toe tap stride. Efficient bat speed. High finish, short flat swing. Line drive approach.

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 70.7 mph. 59.8 mph bat speed average. 21.0 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.14-2.19 pop times. Soft sure hands, consistent rhythmic footwork, quick clean exchange. Above average flexibility and athletic calm setup.

Arm: 73 mph catcher velocity. Short quick arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 8.03 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, compact arm action. Athletic strong balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, balanced finish.

FB: T78. 76-78 mph. (Max spin 2148;  Avg 1985). Both sides of the plate accuracy, some action, straight movement.

CB: 69-70 mph. Down in the zone control, some late action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2021; Avg 1930).

Player Spotlight

Hayden McCarley: C/RHP, (2024) DeWitt, AR. 6-foot, 150-pound lean proportional build. Fluid projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. (62.9 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a rhythmic active load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is average efficient, exhibits a short upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 75 mph; had soft sure hands, athletic smooth footwork, and a quick fluid transfer. recorded a pop time of 2.09-2.16. Clean calm setup with a lot of flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot with a short quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.61. Athletic projectable on the mound, used an over-the-top arm angle with a clean quick arm action while showing quick consistent arm speed. Up-tempo feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-79 mph with a max of 80 mph; had control both sides of the plate around the zone and some running action. He showed some late action and glove side in the zone control on his 11/5 curveball (69-70).

Scout Evaluation

Hayden McCarley, DeWitt, 2024, AR

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 150-pound lean proportional build.

Hit: (RHH) Fluid projectable. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a rhythmic active load, then uses a controlled stride. Average efficient bat speed. High good extension on his finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap aggressive approach.

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 76.1 mph. 62.9 mph bat speed average. 21.6 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.09-2.16 pop times. Soft sure hands, athletic smooth footwork, quick fluid exchange. Advanced athletic. Clean calm setup with a lot of flexibility.

Arm: 75 mph catcher velocity. Short quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.61 (60-yard).

Pitching: Athletic projectable. Up-tempo feel delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, clean quick arm action. Athletic consistent balance point, even in line shoulders, lands square, balanced finish.

FB: T80. 77-79 mph. Both sides of the plate around the zone accuracy, some running action.

CB: 69-70 mph. Glove side in the zone command, some late action, 11/5 shape.

Player Spotlight

Hayden McCarley: C/RHP, (2024) DeWitt, AR. 6-foot, 140-pound lean long build. Fluid projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. (62.43 mph bat speed average). (20.71 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a leg kick controlled. Bat speed is average efficient, has a flat level swing plane and good extension on his back foot finish. In his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap base hit approach. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 71 mph; had a lengthy clean transfer, sure developing hands, and consistent aggressive footwork. consistently had pop times of 2.19-2.23. Some flexibility and calm staggered setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a long loose arm action. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.58. Capable fluid on the mound, used a short compact arm action and an over-the-top arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance point is tall with an even in line shoulders during delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 70-74 mph; has a command around the zone down in the zone that shows straight movement. (Max spin 1750; Avg 1678). Shows glove side around the zone control and gradual early action on his 10/4 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1667; Avg 1667).

Scout Evaluation

Hayden McCarley, DeWitt, 2024, AR

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 140-pound lean long build.

Hit: (RHH) Fluid projectable. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a leg kick controlled. Average efficient bat speed. Good extension on his back foot finish, flat level swing. Gap to gap base hit approach.

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 70.45 mph. 62.43 mph bat speed average. 20.71 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.19-2.23 pop times. Sure developing hands, consistent aggressive footwork, lengthy clean exchange. Projectable capable. Some flexibility and calm staggered setup.

Arm: 71 mph catcher velocity. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.58 (60-yard).

Pitching: Capable fluid. Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed, short compact arm action. Consistent balance point, even in line shoulders, lands square, balanced finish.

FB: T74. 70-74 mph. (Max spin 1750;  Avg 1678). Around the zone down in the zone accuracy, straight movement.

CB: Glove side around the zone command, gradual early action, 10/4 11/5 movement. (Max spin 1667; Avg 1667).

SL: (Max spin 1711; Avg 1711).

Player Spotlight

Hayden McCarley: C/RHP, (2024) DeWitt, AR. 6-foot, 140-pound lean projectable frame. Solid in the box, Mccarley's best exit velocity was 82 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a big load, then used a leg kick. Had average bat speed, upward loose swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Aggressive approach. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 74 mph; had soft sure hands, a quick fluid exchange, and smooth quick footwork. had a pop time of 2.12-2.19. Athletic setup with tons of flexibility. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.64 at the event. On the mound, Produced a fastball that came in at 74-78 mph; shows control up in the zone and deceiving action with straight movement. Has a straight changeup (71-73) that showed arm side control and tilt. Threw his 10/4 slider (68-72) with in the zone command and gradual action.

Scout Evaluation

Hayden McCarley, DeWitt, 2024, AR

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 140-pound lean  projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in an athletic stance with a big load, then uses a leg kick. Average bat speed. High finish, upward loose swing. Aggressive approach.

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 74.12 mph. 60.36 mph bat speed average. 20.60 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.12-2.19 pop times. Soft sure hands, smooth quick footwork, quick fluid exchange. Solid. Athletic setup with tons of flexibility.

Arm: 74 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.64 (60-yard).

FB: T78. 74-78 mph. (Max spin 1683;  Avg 1527). Up in the zone accuracy, deceiving action, straight movement.

CH: 71-73 mph. Arm side control, tilt, straight movement.

SL: 68-72 mph. In the zone control, gradual action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1857; Avg 1753).