Aidan Jones

Player Spotlight 

Aidan Jones: C, (2023) Mansfield, MA. 5-foot-7, 160-pound. Capable in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 80 mph. (60.9 mph bat speed average). (17.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Had a simple flat swing plane and  a back foot finish. In the round he found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 69 mph during throw downs; showed sure hands, a clean transfer, and consistent smooth feet. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.94-2.00 pop time. Quiet setup. Used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.72.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Aidan Jones

Player Spotlight 

Aidan Jones: C, (2023) Mansfield, MA. 5-foot-7, 160-pound lean frame. Projectable at the plate, Jones had an exit velocity of 79 mph. (56.8 mph bat speed average). (16.2 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is developing, has a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up some balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 64 mph; has soft developing hands, a natural developing transfer, and consistent footwork. he had a pop time of 2.06-2.09. Clean setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a compact arm action. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.53.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Aidan Jones, Mansfield, 2023, MA

Position: C

Body: 5-foot-7, 160-pound lean frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short simple swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 74.9 mph. 56.8 mph bat speed average. 16.2 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.06-2.09 pop times. Soft developing hands, developing consistent footwork, natural developing exchange. Projectable. Clean setup. 

Arm: 64 mph catcher velocity. Compact arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.53 (60-yard).

5-foot-7, 140-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 7.9 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is a work in progress. The receiving can continue to soften and securing the catch will improve with physical strength. He threw 54 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.3. The bat has an exit velocity of 74 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot gains ground to the baseball as the swing is produced. The hands work freely with the bat, getting stronger will make a big difference in his progression. The path is slightly uphill through contact with the baseball. 

Exit Velocity- 74 mph

Catching Velocity- 59 mph

Pop Time - 2.3

5-foot-7, 140-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 7.9 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is developing. He threw 68 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.3. The receiving can continue to soften and securing the catch can improve as he matures. The bat has an exit velocity of 77 mph. The setup is even in base and he steps into the swing as the ball approaches the hitting zone. He showed a small toe tap prior to the stride. The bat path is long to contact. The frame can use the addition of strength and maturation. 

Exit Velocity- 77 mph

Catching Velocity- 68 mph

Pop Time- 2.3

Jones is a 5-foot-6, 140 pound prospect. The young right-handed hitting catcher had an exit velocity of 70 mph off the tee. He hits out of a narrow, square stance, with the hands set off the back shoulder. The load is triggered by a toe-tap, with the weight moving to the back leg. The hands get into a strong launch position, before heading into the hitting zone. The bat-path is flat, to and through contact. The extension stays on plane well through contact.

Defensively, Jones showed some projectable velocity for a young catcher at 65 mph from behind the plate. The initial stance is balanced and square, with the glove relaxed in the center of the chest. The feet transition well to the throwing position, creating a good line to the target. The hips and shoulders stay over the feet, allowing for a strong throwing position. The glove to hand transfer is good and the ball gets above the back shoulder. The arm is quick and he finishes over the front leg in line with the target.

Jones has a nice skill-set for a young prospect. The athleticism and arm talent show up behind the plate and the swing is simple. He should be a guy to keep an eye on moving forward.

Tee Exit Velocity- 70 mph

Catching Velocity- 65 mph