Stephen Madden: SS/RHP, (2024) out of Abington, MA, is a 5-foot-10, 170-pound infield prospect. In the box, Madden's best exit velocity was 82 MPH. He hits out of an open stance taking an uphill swing plane through contact. While in the infield, he registered his best throw across the diamond at 75 MPH. He moves well laterally, fields out in front, has soft hands, and athletic footwork. He also clocked a time of 7.72 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, He uses a simple, balanced delivery. The shoulders stayed square to the plate as he worked out of a lower, side arm slot. His fastball sat 75-77 MPH with sinking action. He also showed a nice changeup (67-69 MPH) and a sweeping curveball (60-62 MPH). 

Scout Evaluation 

Stephen Madden, Abington, 2024, MA

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pound .

Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 73.95 mph. 58.50 mph bat speed average. 20.22 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork.  Movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.72 (60-yard).

Pitching: Side arm angle, short arm action. 

FB: T77. 75-77 mph. (Max spin 1764;  Avg 1721). Sinking action. 

CB: 60-62 mph. Sweeping action. 

CH: 67-69 mph. 

5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitting shortstop and pitcher. He ran a 7.75 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is athletic, under control and reliable. The feet can move a bit quicker as he matures in age as he will want to speed up a bit based on the speed of the game. He threw 71 mph across the diamond during the infield portion of the workout. The bat has an exit velocity of 77 mph. The setup is even in base and the front foot is slightly open to start The front foot closes down and steps to the ball as it enters the hitting zone. The bat path is slightly uphill and he hits off the front foot. On the mound, the fastball sat 69-70 mph. The spin pitch was 55-56 mph and big in shape. The changeup was 59-60 mph with minimal action. The delivery is online with the feet and the slot is above 3/4. The front knee opens too soon as he makes his way into foot strike, causing him to be stretched out. The glove has minimal pull to it and he needs to accelerate his arm. 

Exit Velocity- 77 mph

INF Velocity- 71 mph

5-foot-10, 155-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder and pitcher. Ran a 7.6 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is under control and the feet can remain active during the fielding of the ball. He threw 67 mph across the diamond. The bat has an exit velocity of 81 mph. The setup is wide in base, and the front foot is open to start. The path is long to contact as the front foot steps into the swing. The hands work freely. On the mound, the fastball sat 69-70 mph. The spin pitch was 54-56 mph, big in shape. The changeup is a work in progress. The delivery is online with the feet and the slot is above 3/4. The tempo of the delivery is good, as he uses a hand pump to get going. The backside sits, as he drops and drives into foot strike. 

Exit Velocity -81 mph

INF Velocity- 67 mph

5-foot-9, 145-pound right-handed pitcher and right-handed hitting infielder. He ran a 7.41 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is appropriate and athletic. Make sure to keep the feet active throughout the fielding process, he threw 68 mph across the diamond. The glove is soft and the hands work. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 76 mph. The setup is wide in base and the bottom half is under control. The hands work at the plate, the path to the ball is long and flat. The frame can use additional strength to aid the development of his game.

Tee Exit Velocity- 76 mph

INF Velocity- 68 mph