23.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/05/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
SS
Aiden
Palen
East Hampton (HS) • CT
5' 9" • 163LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Powerhouse Bulldogs (MA)
5' 9" • 163LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Powerhouse Bulldogs (MA)
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2024 National
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Best Of Stats
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
3/05/22
18
Rot. Acc (max)
3/05/22
-
Hard Hit %
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
3/05/22
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/05/22
319
Distance (max)
3/05/22
86
Sweet Spot %
3/05/22
7.06
60-yd
3/05/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
71
INF Velo
8/25/21
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
3/05/22
2.00 - 2.13
Pop Time
3/05/22
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5-foot-9, 163-pound athletic lean build. Above average during batting practice, Palen recorded an exit velocity of 89 mph. (66.9 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is electric, exhibits a short upward swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 70 mph during throw downs; had quick footwork, soft hands, and a twitchy transfer. he produced a pop time of 2.00-2.13. Athletic setup with above average flexibility. Showed a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.06.
Exit Velocity: 89 mph
Arm Velocity: 70 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.06
Aiden Palen: C/SS, (2024) East Hampton, CT. 5-foot-9, 150-pound slim frame. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 85 mph. (62.67 mph bat speed average). (20.44 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open, narrow stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled closed stride. Bat speed is developing, displays an uphill, loose swing plane and a back foot finish. Was able to create loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 71 mph. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 68 mph; had a clean transfer, consistent, rhythmic footwork, and sure hands. consistently had pop times of 2.16-2.20. Staggered setup. Used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.28.
Scout Evaluation
Aiden Palen, East Hampton, 2024, CT
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound slim frame.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Starts in an open, narrow stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled closed stride. Developing bat speed. Back foot finish, uphill loose swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 81.51 mph. 62.67 mph bat speed average. 20.44 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.16-2.20 pop times. Sure hands, consistent, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Capable. Staggered setup.
Arm: 71 mph infield velocity. 68 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.28 (60-yard).