Jaxson
Stried

Jaxson Stried: C/RHP, (2024) Buckeye Valley, OH. 6-foot-2, 185-pound. (69.4 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Has efficient bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 80 mph; had consistent footwork, soft hands, and a natural transfer. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.87-1.92 pop time. Some flexibility and clean setup. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.89. 

Jaxson Stried: C/RHP, (2024) Buckeye Valley, OH. 6-foot-2, 185-pound long projectable build. (68.6 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall narrow stance with a quick controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a short uphill swing plane, explosive bat speed and good extension on his finish. He created tons of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 79 mph; had a quick clean transfer, athletic in control footwork, and consistent next level hands. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.85-1.97. Calm setup with tons of flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short very quick arm action with athletic slot. Recorded a time of 7.29 in the 60-yard dash. Solid projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose clean arm action while showing quick good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. He has in line shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square with balanced finish.  (Max spin 2121; Avg 2091). 

: C/1B, (2024) Buckeye Valley, OH. 6-foot-2, 180-pound. During batting practice, Stried recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. (64.4 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is quick, exhibits a loose uphill swing plane and high finish. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 78 mph. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 77 mph; showed consistent feet, sure hands, and a fluid transfer. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.89-2.00. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Clocked a time of 7.47 in the 60-yard dash. 

Jaxson Stried: C/RHP, (2024) Buckeye Valley, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. In the box, Stried had an exit velocity of 92 mph. (67.2 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Had quick bat speed, short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 78 mph; shows firm hands, a fluid transfer, and consistent feet. had a pop time of 2.08-2.17. Calm setup with some flexibility. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 80-81 mph. (Max spin 2026; Avg 1974). His 11/5 curveball (70-71) showed slurvey action. (Max spin 2046; Avg 2018). He had slight fading action on his changeup (73-74). Ran a 4.28 30 yard dash.

6-foot-1, 165-pound physical frame. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 90 mph.Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed is explosive, has an uphill simple swing plane and level finish. He produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 75 mph during throw downs; shows soft hands, a clean exchange, and consistent feet. Displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.96-2.01. Above average flexibility and athletic setup. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.4. Fluid on the mound, used a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed low balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 75-79 mph; has arm side command and sinking action. Throws a 11/5 curveball (64-67) with control around the zone and gradual action. Has arm side command and fading action on his changeup (66-69). 

Jaxson Stried: C/RHP, (2024) Buckeye Valley, OH.

6-foot-1, 160-pound. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 86 mph. Began in a tall open stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed was quick, and had a rotational swing plane. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 75 mph; has athletic feet, a clean fluid exchange, and consistent hands. He had a pop time of 2.00-2.16. Has athletic setup. Clocked a 60 time of 7.5 at the event. 

Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a tall, open setup. Smooth movements to pre-launch sequence. Rotational movement patterns with a mostly pull side approach. Turned on a few with authority.
Power: Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 85mph.
Max BP Distance: 273ft.
Field: In the outfield he plays with good tempo throughout the sequence. Looks aggressive and confident out there. Ball skills are serviceable. Also worked out behind the dish. An above average athlete back there with a solid frame for the spot. Caught/threw well, recording well above average pop times for class.
Throw: 3/4 righty with developing strength.
Defensive Projection: C/Corner guy.

Scouting Notes: There's size/athleticism to like here. Arm works. Fastball was live when in the zone. Can get erratic at times but you can see a higher velo ceiling in there. Also mixed in a more than serviceable breaking ball.
Fastball:  73-77mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1470-2068.
Curveball: 67-69mph.
Curveball Spin Rate: 1890-1994. 

Scouting Notes: Two-way prospect. Drop/drive guy to create energy down the hill. Arm is compact with above average speed through a high-3/4 slot. Good athlete with feel for the zone, filling it up with fastball/breaking ball combination.
Fastball:  73-75mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1811-2131.
Curveball: 60-61mph.
Curveball Spin Rate: 1629-1691.

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Low leg kick with some incorporation of the lower half but still more left in the tank. 3/4 arm action that is late getting up.

Fastball: In the zone consistently but tended to leave bak over middle of plate.

Curveball: Near 12/6 movement with more depth over action. In the zone most of the time.

Changeup:

Pitchability: In the zone most of the time.

Swing Mechanics: Right-handed hitter that starts in a tall, open stance with low hand set. Double tap timing trigger with lower half.
Hit: Handsy hitter that would benefit from utilizing more lower half. Pull side tendencies in BP. Offers developing natural tools.
Power: Flashes of gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: TBD.
Field: Well above average catch and throw guy for class. Quick feet with easy release. Also looked to be an above average receiver.
Throw: Ball comes out well. Accurate thrower with strength on par for class.