Carl
Aikman

1/13/18 - Aikman is a 6-foot-2 195-pound switch hitting shortstop and right-handed pitcher in Kansas’ 2019. He ran a 4.57 home to first and has an 80 mph exit velocity from the right side and a 72 mph exit velo from the left side. Starts with open stance from both sides, smooth rhythms in hands pre swing, short in line stride, middle to pull side contact from the left side, more gap to gap from the right side.  On the infield, 81 mph positional velocity, high three quarters release, clean exchange, feet create momentum to throw after the catch.  On the mound, Aikman comes from an over the top release, slight hip rotation at balance point, loose arm action, strong build with room to add strength, fastball at 80-83 mph, some with late run, breaking ball has 11-to-5 shape, 67-69 mph, has depth, flashes sharpness, 73-76 mph, occasional sinking action.