Elijah
Duarte

Elijah Duarte, Ayala (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. athletic projectable frame
Hit: RHH. wider stance slighlty open with some knee bend. low back elbow with hands set off the rear shoulder at same height slight off body. looseness to the hands. no stride with a sink into the backside while tipping the barrel in the hand load. shows good use of the lower 1/2 while sequencing the swing from the ground up with loose fast hands. path is flatter geared more for leverage and doubles with feel to turn on the ball. 63 mph bat speed with 7.6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 mph. 299' max distance. presently plays as average with gap to gap line drive plane and pull side lift, butthere is above average potential for the power with a tweak to add lift to the path through the middle of the field.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. INF-77 mph. arm works at SS and C with quickness and fluid arm stroke while showing carry with accuracy.
Defense: 2.05-2.25 pop times. smooth defender with natural actions at two different premium positions and the ability to be at worst average while flashing above average or plus potential.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. fluid runner with quickness