Future Games Report:

A right-handed pitcher, stronger, solid athletic pitchers frame. The arm works out of a 3/4 slot, whippy action to it, clocked at 83 mph. Direction is inline and throws against a strong front side.The breaking ball has a chance to be a legit out pitch, can pound it for a strike and can use it as a put-away as well, clocked at 72 mph. Pitched back to back days, held the velocity and pitched well in two pressured situations. State Line-  2 IP, 2 BB, 2 K, 2H, 2H. 

5-foot-11, 170-pound athletic strong build. Above average on the mound, used a long loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall stretch only type pitcher who uses some effort. In line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-83 mph; showed sinking action and both sides of the plate command with heavy movement. (Max spin 2257; Avg 2119). Has glove side control and slurvey action on his 1/7 curveball (70-72). (Max spin 2286; Avg 2112). His changeup (75-76) has arm side control and fading action. Love how he competes, takes his craft very serious.

5-foot-10, 170-pound strong athletic frame. Above average on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall stretch only type pitcher and shows some effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 83-85 mph; has a heavy fastball that showed arm side command and sinking action. (Max spin 2310; Avg 2237). His changeup (77-80) had fading action and arm side command. Had late swing and miss action and down in the zone control on his 2/8 slider (71-75). (Max spin 2437; Avg 2232). Attacks at a very high level, is confident, good follow.

Baden Plante: RHP/3B, (2024) East Hampton, CT. 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean athletic build. Above average and projectable on the mound, used a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick developing arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-82 mph; shows command arm side in the zone and slight running action. (Max spin 2206; Avg 2073). His 11/5 curveball (70-71) shows glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2367; Avg 2184). Threw a sharp slider (71-72) with glove side in the zone command and tight action. (Max spin 2163; Avg 2091). 

Scout Evaluation 

Baden Plante, East Hampton, 2024, CT

Position: RHP/3B

Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean athletic build.

Pitching: Above average and projectable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick developing arm speed, loose consistent arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, balanced finish.

FB: T82. 81-82 mph. (Max spin 2206;  Avg 2073). Arm side in the zone accuracy, slight running action. 

CB: 70-71 mph. Glove side around the zone control, sweeping action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2367; Avg 2184). 

SL: 71-72 mph. Glove side in the zone control, tight action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2163; Avg 2091). 

5-foot-10, 150-pound athletic slim build. Above average on the mound, showed a high¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action with quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Displays inline shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands open with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph; has sinking running action and both sides of the plate command. (Max spin 2271; Avg 2106). Throws a 1/7 curveball (66-69) that shows in the zone command and late slurvey action. (Max spin 2386; Avg 2224). One of the better arms in the 2024 class.

5-foot-9, 145-pound left-handed hitting catcher and right-handed pitcher. He is a very talented player in the 2024 class. He ran a 7.9 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is trending the right direction, throwing 69 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.18. The feet and transfer are solid, getting physically stronger will aid the development of his game. The receiving is solid, he still can continue to work on securing the catch and softening the glove. The bat has an exit velocity of 78 mph. The setup  is even in base and the front foot gains ground to the baseball as the swing is produced. The path to contact is simple and flat, he shows a good feel for the barrel. On the mound, the fastball sat 73-74 mph. The spin pitch was 60-61 mph and big in shape. The changeup is still developing. The delivery is online and the slot is above 3/4 in height. The lift is repeated and the stays with his arm. The arm is clean and free during the the process.

Exit Velocity- 78 mph

Catching Velocity- 69 mph

Pop Time -2.18