Aiden
Smith

Presenting himself at a physical 6-foot-4, 210-pound frame, Smith was the key for his team to earn a victory on Thursday, as the 2024 graduate struck out nine batters in a complete game effort. The right-hander only needed a two-pitch mix to find success on Thursday, as he heavily utilized a fastball to earn outs. Throughout his outing, the fastball sat 83-86 mph for Smith, topping out at 87 mph. Occasionally, Smith would go to his slider, where he displayed sharp feel for the breaking ball, throwing it both for strikes and outs. As an arm, Smith is an intriguing prospect to monitor as he progresses in his prep career.

Aiden Smith, Rockford (MN), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Ranked 41st in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid start, small step, leg swing up to balance position, lands slightly across the body. Shows athleticism
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing down and behind. Slightly closed shoulders, 3/4 slot
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Slight cut T2261, 2117 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Late 10/4 break T1967, 1820 average rpm.
CH: 79-79 mph. Straight, firm T1382, 1382 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B Ranked 57th in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Narrow balanced start, simple small steps, high balance position, gets over back side, longer stride to land
Arm Action: RH. Long to short arm path, slight stiff action, shoulders work inline, 3/4 slot
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Has life T2165, 2124 average rpm.
SL: 70-74 mph. 10/4 break T1959, 1891 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Average, firm T1640, 1489 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B Ranked 57th in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Open stance. Quick leg lift and stride. Strong frame. Length in hand load. Hand and bat speed. Mid/pull approach, mainly fly ball contact
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 MPH. 273' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph.
Defense: Active feet, can stay light, works around, offset fielding position. Average hands and makes routine play
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Narrow start. Simple steps with rhythm. Shows some athleticism. High balance position over the back side. Lands inline
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, turns hand over behind, 3/4 release
FB: T84.4, 84-84 mph. Late run T2185, 2130 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Stiff, early break T1817, 1777 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Similar, more firm T1837, 1814 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Firm T1586, 1531 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Relaxed start. Body and hand load, times off front foot. Shows strength. Barrel works down to contact. Aggressive swing. Mid/pull approach, flashed pop, ground ball to fly ball contact.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86 MPH. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph.Good carry
Defense: Active feet, moves well around the bag. Hands are routine
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 198-pounds. - Good frame
Hit: RHH.  Open stance. Loan and strides open. Level swing plane. Stiff lower half, dives into swing. Line drive and fly ball contact, middle approach and flashed pop in barrel.
Power: 90.2 max exit velocity, averaged 74.1 mph. 342’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. - Carry to target
Defense: Average movements, tends to have a slow approach. Glove is low and out front
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side step into a high leg kick, some explosiveness present down the mound. Athletic movements and finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, ¾ slot.
FB: T83.5, 81.9-83.3 mph.  T2177, 2129 average rpm. Some carry.
SL: 68.0-69.7 mph.  T2036, 1923 average rpm. 10/4 varying shape.
CH: 72.2-75.1 mph.  T1538, 1430 average rpm. Straight.