Player Spotlight 

Aidan Fennema: C/RHP, (2023) South Christian, MI. 6-foot-3, 175-pound. Capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (66.0 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall open stance with a small high load, then used a toe tap stride. Short level swing plane. Line drive approach. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 71 mph; has soft hands, a clean transfer, and consistent feet. he had a pop time of 2.05-2.07. Staggered wide setup. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.86. On the mound, uses a ¾ arm angle with an long compact arm action. Used some effort in his delivery. Showed consistent balance point with downhill shoulders. Displayed a clean finish Produced a fastball that came in at 77-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph; showed running action and glove side command. (Max spin 2129; Avg 2010). Showed in the zone control and sweeping action on his curveball (66-67). (Max spin 1494; Avg 1404). Had deceiving action and down in the zone command on his changeup (71-73). 

Scout Evaluation 

Aidan Fennema, South Christian, 2023, MI

Position: C/RHP

Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Capable. Began in a tall open stance with a small high load, then used a toe tap stride. Short level swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 77.3 mph. 66.0 mph bat speed average. 21.2 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.05-2.07 pop times. Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Capable. Staggered wide setup. 

Arm: 71 mph catcher velocity. 

Speed: 7.86 (60-yard).