Boris Valdez: 2B/SS, (2025) Doherty Memorial, MA. 5-foot-8, 150-pound athletic lean build. Projectable and athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (64.1 mph bat speed average). (21.7 mph hand speed average). Setup consists of a wrapping controlled load and a balanced wide stance. Bat speed was developing, had an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic and projectable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 77 mph; showed developing athletic feet, developing soft hands, and a natural clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Clocked a time of 7.06 in the 60-yard dash. 

Boris Valdez: 2B/SS, (2025) Doherty Memorial HS, MA. 5-foot-8, 150-pound lean athletic build. (69.8 mph bat speed average). (22.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was quick developing, used a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic and projectable while in the infield, made throws up to 76 mph; has soft hands, a natural clean exchange, and athletic developing feet. Laterally, movements were developing athletically and fielded the ball out front. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.1. 

Boris Valdez: SS/2B, (2025) out of Saint Paul, MA. is a talented, young 5-foot-7, 135-pound middle infield prospect. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 85 MPH with a (61.5 mph bat speed average) and (21.3 mph hand speed average). He starts in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands relaxed off the back shoulder. A smooth load and a short stride start a swing that takes a simple, flat path to and through contact. He stayed on plane well and showed a quick bat.finish. In the infield, Valdez was 73 MPH on his throws across the diamond. As he progressed through the defensive portion, he showed he had athletic, smooth footwork, a fluid exchange, and soft hands. He moves well laterally and uses a quick, high ¾ arm slot.

Boris Valdez: SS/2B, (2025) Saint Paul, MA. 5-foot-7, 130-pound slim frame. Projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 80 mph. (63.80 mph bat speed average). (19.86 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping load, then uses a short stride. Has developing bat speed, loose uphill swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 68 mph; has a clean exchange, developing feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.15. 

Scout Evaluation 

Boris Valdez, Saint Paul, 2025, MA

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-7, 130-pound slim frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping load, then used a short stride. Developing bat speed. High finish, loose uphill swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 80 mph exit velocity, average 71.00 mph. 63.80 mph bat speed average. 19.86 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Athletic.  Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. 

Arm: 68 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.15 (60-yard).