Galen
Alderman

Galen Alderman, Bullard H S (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP Pitching: Repeatable delivery. Slight stab causing timing issues. Would help control on all pitches and break on CB. RHH/C will add strength. Receives and moves well behind plate, look for raw arm strength to increase. Project solid bat/power combo with adjustments. Developing player who can receive. Solid AB's in game play.
Body: 6-2, 211-pounds. Solid build/frame with some thickness to lower. Width to shoulders and back, projects well physically in future. Will develop strong build.
Delivery: Deliberate delivery. Side step. Tall and works down the slope.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm path with a slight stab on the takeaway. OT release. Arm speed could improve.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. True 4 seam FB. Can improve on keeping ball down in zone. T2223, 2124 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. CB was flat and spinning. Timing issue. Spin was there. T2264, 2224 average rpm.
ATH: 7.60 runner in the 60. Hard runner, runs uprigth, short stride. Develop bend at waist getting head and shoulders to lean forward slightly. Run time will improve in future. 18.90 max vertical.

Galen Alderman, Bullard H S (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/RHP Pitching: Repeatable delivery. Slight stab causing timing issues. Would help control on all pitches and break on CB. RHH/C will add strength. Receives and moves well behind plate, look for raw arm strength to increase. Project solid bat/power combo with adjustments. Developing player who can receive. Solid AB's in game play.
Body: 6-2, 211-pounds. Solid build/frame with some thickness to lower. Width to shoulders and back, projects well physically in future. Will develop strong build.
Hit: RHH. Drive back forward with back foot getting fully turned. Presently back foot kicks back towards 3rd base. Hits into firm front leg with body leaning back at contact, work to get little more upright at contact, leaning back..working against lower 1/2. Rolls onto side of stride foot hindering use of lower and balance. Keep stride foot into ground thru completion of swing. Barrel/hands in good launch position. Scoop swing, work down and around, up. Take direct path to hit zone with hands/barrel creating shorter path. Bat speed will develop with added strength in future. 65.5 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 291' max distance. Project solid bat/power combo with adjustments to hit approach and swing. Contact consistency and impact will firm with changes.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Clean arm path. Uses the long hop. Accurate thrower.
Defense: 2.01-2.11 pop times. Smooth transition on throw. Quick feet.
ATH: 7.60 runner in the 60. Hard runner, runs uprigth, short stride. Develop bend at waist getting head and shoulders to lean forward slightly. Run time will improve in future. 18.90 max vertical.

Galen Alderman is a physical incoming sophomore who shows impressive tools on both sides of the ball. Behind the plate, Alderman exhibits solid receiving skills and a quick, efficient release, with pop times ranging from 1.99 to 2.19 seconds. His arm strength is evident, reaching 76 mph, and his ability to control the game behind the plate stands out. On the mound, Alderman has been up to 84 mph with his fastball, showing solid spin rates and projection for more velocity as he matures. His curveball sits in the 70-72 mph range, giving him a solid two-pitch mix. Alderman's combination of athleticism and arm strength gives him high upside, and he's a player to keep an eye on as he continues to develop.