Cayden
Deason

Cayden Deason, Lutheran South Academy (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic middle infielder with speed as a present tool, running a 6.82 sixty. Shows a developing offensive profile with strength in the hands and adds two way value on the mound with a three pitch FB/CB/CH mix.
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic, developing frame with room to continue adding strength.
Delivery: RHP. Athletic operation with controlled tempo into the leg lift before moving down the mound with intent. Maintains direction into foot strike and works through the front side into a balanced finish. Shows enough body control to repeat the operation with room to continue developing overall pace and power.
Arm Action: RH. Compact path with quickness through release, working from a consistent slot. Gets the arm through on time and maintains intent across the three pitch mix with extension toward the plate.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Shows quality carry through the zone with natural arm side life. The pitch plays with movement in both planes and he showed present feel to establish it in the zone. Provides the foundation of the arsenal with additional velocity available as the frame develops. T2250, 2166 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Sweeping breaking ball with significant glove side action and depth, creating clear movement separation from the FB. Shows the ability to generate spin and shape, though strike throwing feel for the offering is presently developing. T2300, 2211 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Shows pronounced arm side fade with useful separation from the FB. Maintains the arm action and gives hitters a different speed and movement profile, complementing the sweeping CB with action in the opposite direction. T1610, 1574 average rpm.
ATH: 6.82 runner in the 60. Speed is a present tool, showing quickness out of the start and coordinated running actions once underway. Opens into stride and carries speed through the finish. 23.90 max vertical.

Cayden Deason, Lutheran South Academy (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic middle infielder with speed as a present tool, running a 6.82 sixty. Shows a developing offensive profile with strength in the hands and adds two way value on the mound with a three pitch FB/CB/CH mix.
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic, developing frame with room to continue adding strength.
Hit: RHH. RHH. Works from an athletic base with controlled rhythm in the load and a simple move into foot strike. Hands stay connected into a direct path through the zone, showing the ability to work the barrel through the middle of the field. 63.8 mph bat speed with 9.2 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 mph. 124' max distance. Present strength gives him a foundation for firmer extra base contact as he creates more consistent elevation.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Athletic arm path with quick exchange. Shows feel for different release angles.
Defense: INF. Athletic actions on the dirt with active feet and body control moving through the baseball. Works the glove out front and stays in motion through the catch, transitioning into a clean exchange. Shows the movement skills to handle the middle infield with continued development of the overall defensive operation.
ATH: 6.82 runner in the 60. Speed is a present tool, showing quickness out of the start and coordinated running actions once underway. Opens into stride and carries speed through the finish. 23.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 46.87 Edge Score