AJ
Albaladejo

AJ Albaladejo: C/3B, (2024) out of Trumbull, CT. is a 5-foot-5, 150-pound catching prospect. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. He begins in a balanced, athletic stance. A controlled stride triggers a simple flat stroke that finds multiple barrels throughout his round. Albaladejo used a gap to gap approach, while showing he could use the whole field. Behind the plate, the initial stance was clean. The feet are square, the chest is tall and the glove is centered in the middle of the chest. As he transitioned to throwing, he was up to 74 mph with a pop time range of 2.08-2.20, while also displaying sure hands, a clean transfer, and smooth consistent footwork. He also recorded a 60 time of 7.1 at the event.

5-foot-3, 155-pound, strong, solid, durable athletic frame. The hands and wrists show above average strength for his age. A right-handed hitting catcher, hands are loose at the shoulders, bat starting in more of a flat position. The feet are even at shoulder width, lower half is under control, small pick up and put down with stride foot, gaining ground. The swing is level to up finishing with two hands above the shoulders, swing creates backspin and lift to the baseball. The approach is more to pull side, swing could shorten a tick. Still a young hitter, easy fix with reps. The exit velocity was clocked at 72 mph. Defensively, behind the plate, threw 69 mph, showing very good arm strength for his age. The arm action is a tick long, coming through from a  3/4 slot. The feet look to be quick in transfer, gaining ground, has a closed down front side. The hands are strong on catch, keeps the pitch in the strike zone.  Continued refinement to all mechanics, will aid in his development, good looking young prospect. 

Tee Exit Velocity: 72 mph

Arm Velocity: 69 mph