Jaylon Richardson: OF/RHP, (2024) Pingree School, MA. 5-foot-10, 165-pound lean athletic frame. Athletic and projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 92 mph. (70.4 mph bat speed average). (24.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced open stance with a controlled load, then used a closed small stride. Bat speed was quick, used an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. From the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 86 mph. Athletic In the infield, had athletic ,consistent footwork, a natural clean exchange, and soft hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a very quick arm action with a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable and athletic on the mound, showing above average consistent arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle and a very quick arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 85-6 mph with a max of 86 mph; showed running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2264; Avg 2112). Had glove side control and sweeping action on his tight sharp curveball (75-77). (Max spin 2547; Avg 2455). Shows a straight changeup (81-82) with hard action. 

Jaylon Richardson: OF/RHP, (2023) Pingree School, MA. 5-foot-8, 160-pound lean athletic build. Projectable fluid in the box, Richardson clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is developing quickly, exhibits a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Athletic and capable in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 78 mph; has a clean exchange, developing athletic feet, and sure developing hands. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a loose quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.88.  His best days are in front of him. The addition of strength and weight will aid the development process. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jaylon Richardson, Pingree School, 2023, MA

Position: OF/RHP

Body: 5-foot-8, 160-pound lean athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable fluid. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Developing quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat loose swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 85 mph exit velocity. 

Defense:  (OF) Sure developing hands, developing athletic footwork, clean exchange. Athletic capable.  Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. 

Arm: 78 mph outfield velocity. Loose quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 6.88 (60-yard).

5-foot-7, 145-pound right-handed hitting shortstop and pitcher. The approach in the infield is solid as he moves athletically through the baseball. He threw 74 mph across the diamond as well as showing soft hands. The bat has an exit velocity of 80 mph. The setup is even in base, front foot open to start. The front foot closes down and steps to the baseball as it enters the hitting zone. The path is flat and long through contact with the baseball.  On the mound, the fastball sat 72-74 mph. The spin pitch was 62-64 mph and big in shape. The changeup was 67-68 mph and showed action at times. The delivery is online with the feet and the slot is above 3/4 in action. The lift is solid in tempo, small coil of the hip at the top of the lift prior to going into foot strike. The arm is clean and free. I liked him on the mound.

Exit Velocity- 80 mph

INF Velocity- 74 mph