Dylan Paulding

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Dylan Paulding: 1B/C, (2023) Tewksbury Memorial, MA. 5-foot-10, 175-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. (68.6 mph bat speed average). (22.6 mph hand speed average). Sets up in a balanced wide stance then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, displays a simple flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 73 mph. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 70 mph; showed a clean transfer, smooth consistent feet, and sure hands. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.97-2.03. Clean setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. (Max spin ; Avg ).

Dylan Paulding

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Dylan Paulding: 1B/C, (2023) Tewksbury Memorial, MA. 5-foot-10, 175-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable in the box, Paulding's best exit velocity was 90 mph. (66.0 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is quick, he displays a loose uphill swing plane and high finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 73 mph. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 71 mph; has a clean developing transfer, soft developing hands, and developing consistent feet. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.91-1.97 pop time. Clean calm setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. 

Dylan Paulding: C/2B, (2023) Tewksbury Memorial, MA. 5-foot-10, 195-pound sturdy frame. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. Began in a wide stance with a tight load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is quick, displays a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Pull side approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 69 mph; showed a clean exchange, sure hands, and rhythmic feet. Recorded a pop time of 2.2-2.25. Some flexibility and staggered setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short arm action and a ¾ slot. 

Scout Evaluation 

Dylan Paulding, Tewksbury Memorial, 2023, MA

Position: C/2B

Body: 5-foot-10, 195-pound sturdy frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in a wide stance with a tight load, then used a leg kick. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Pull side approach. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 80.85 mph. 64.72 mph bat speed average. 19.36 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.2-2.25 pop times. Sure hands, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Solid. Staggered setup with some flexibility. 

Arm: 69 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

5-foot-10, 195-pound right-handed hitting catcher and infielder. Behind the dish, threw 65 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.37. The quickness of the feet during the transfer need to improve as well as adding arm strength. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 74 mph. The setup is even in base, pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path to contact is uphill, needs to be flattened through the strike zone. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 74 mph

Catching Velocity - 65 mph

Pop Time 2.37