Hayden
Fellows

C Hayden Fellows (Downers Grove South, 2024) showcased a loose, whippy right-handed swing that stays level and through the zone a long time. Fellows was consistently on the barrel and sprayed hard line-drive contact to all fields. Fellows registered a 97.2 mph peak exit velocity with an averaged bat speed of 71.6 mph. The talented junior showed equally as well behind the plate, recording a low pop time of 2.00 with a quick/clean transfer and directional footwork - reaching up to 81 mph from the chute. Strong all-around showing for the uncommitted backstop.

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Projectable body, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Loose, whippy swing, level through the zone, line-drive approach and hard line-drive contact up the middle of the field.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 81 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot. Throws plays with carry to the bag.
Defense: 2.00-2.07 pop times. Wide, athletic receiver, reliable hands, quick transfer, fluid footwork.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Stretch only delivery, slight leg coil, long stride, closed toe at landing.
Arm Action: RH. Clean path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Mostly straight, shows some life. T2156, 2049 average rpm.
SL: 78-81 mph. Developing feel, some cutting action. T2205, 2148 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Feel for pitch, some fade. T1941, 1775 average rpm.

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open front foot, smooth load, short stride.  Athletic hands/wrists, short to contact, level path, line drive approach. Repeats.
Power: 97.6 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. OF - 84 mph. Long arm action, loose, plays out of a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Showcased at both catcher and outfield. Tall, balanced setup behind the plate, athletic footwork, gains momentum to second. Fields with two hands with a long transfer from the outfield.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.

C/OF Hayden Fellows (Downers Grove South, 2024) made a positive impression in his PBR event debut. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound sophomore flashed advanced juice off the barrel, squaring his hardest hit ball up at 97.6 mph without much effort. Fellows repeated a short and compact swing, spraying line drives to all fields on a direct path to contact.