Anson
Aroz

Summer Scouting - Aroz has continued to progress this summer and today was no different as he showcased an improved left-handed swing consistently finding the barrel. He’s lifted his hands and slowed his approach to the baseball allowing him to stay in his legs and adjust to the pitch; the bat speed and compact swing are still present getting on-plane early and driving through the baseball. Doubled down the RF line in his 1st AB, being out front a bit and keeping it fair past the bag; loved the hustle thinking two out of the box. Singled in 2nd AB through 4-hole and then adjusted to a pitch down in the zone during his 3rd AB getting barrel head under ball and knocking off high fence for a long 1B. Hit a shot that the CF made a diving catch over his head into the gap, robbing him of easy extra bases during the last AB. Aroz hopped behind the plate late in the game and showed his plus catching skills working easy with his pitcher and having a plan of attack for hitters. Ended the game with a great play having the ball scoot away but got to it quickly and put the ball on the money to knab the runner on base. Looking forward to seeing how he compares to the other top catchers at Underclass Area Code Games next week.

Area Code Tryouts - Under Class Notebook

Summer Scout - Very athletic and lean frame with projection. Aroz showed his tools over the two games with plus catching skills and a quick bat that can produce easy loud contact. Catching skills showed ability to keep glove hand under the baseball and firmness in receiving; was regularly on the bag between innings with pop times (2.0-2.04) with a quick, compact arm. His hustle and athleticism was also on display coming to grab a throw home and showing a quick flick throw to 2nd to catch a runner while on the run. From the left hand side, the switch hitter showed a simple compact swing showing ability to get his quick hands through the zone with strength; singled past the 3rd baseman in game one and did the same from the right side in game two. The controlled easy gather allows him to get to a strong hitting position regularly and the athleticism allows him to put quality swings on the baseball.

Fresno Easter Classic - Switch hitting catcher stayed on the right side all day having his best swings when staying to the opposite side of the field for line drives against a soft-throwing LHP. Athleticism translates to every part of the game as he stole 2B without a throw and was fantastic behind the plate with lateral quickness and ability to bounce from blocks to recovery. Footwork is clean on throws to 2nd with quick steps while getting ball out of his glove in unison flashing average arm strength; 2.0-2.04 at the bag in spot for tags. His glove hand is strong with great setup for receiving pitches. Played shortstop in earlier game this day, has athleticism for the position but the footwork had him in between and not playing as cleanly as we've seen before. Offensively continued to display the opposite field approach, with strong hands and ability to drive the ball to right field with carry. Consistently displays a energetic motor and passion for playing.

PBR N CA Preseason All-State - Medium frame with high, tight waist and nicely proportioned with strength growing; athletic and shows twitchy attributes with strong run times more inline with MIF (7.18 60-yd). Quick and agile behind the plate with smooth footwork allowing big arm to put ball on the bag (1.89-2.01 pop. 76 MPH); agility really shows up when blocking and in catching skills where he is able to smother pitches and keep ball in front close. Offensively starts narrow with relaxed elbows, even hands and flat bat; foot lift with balance in backside as hands work back slightly before finishing in strong hitting position. Very similar profile on both sides of the plate. Bat drives through extension with upward path made to do damage and drive balls deep into gaps (87 exit velo); back hip is very quick and helps achieve full turn in swings. One of the top 2021 players in the State. Uncommitted currently; very impressive player who will impact college levels.

NCTB Fall Classic (10/27-29) - Athletically put together 5-foot-10 160-pounds, still plenty of size to gain, big hands with loose agile wrists, one of Northern California's top 2021 players, multi-positional talent though C is his primary, soft strong receiving hands, sticks ball well, blocking talent is good, cat-quick and agile shift, sits comfortably while presenting good target, communicates very well with pitcher/teammates, high energy but 100% under control of what he is doing, note that stands out was 'here to win' and that approach showed up time and time again, makes quick decisions with what to do with the ball and where he wants the ball to go, strong accurate arm, some length to arm stroke can be shortened to lower pop times a touch, at shortstop he moves well, excellent pre-pitch approach and outstanding first step with anticipation and instincts, offensively worked on bunt skill from left-side in a few at-bats, can get to pull side on left side easily, never did see a right-handed at-bat, line drive swing plane with plenty of bat speed.