Top Performer Spotlight: 2019 SS Harry Padden (A.P. Schalick HS, NJ)
November 28, 2016
By TJ Hunt
New Jersey Scouting Director
Name: Harry Padden
School: A.P. Schalick
Position: SS
Class: 2019
Rank: 59
Stats
Infield Velocity: 80
Exit Velocity: 81
Scouting Report
Last Chance Open I.D. Showcase (November 5th, 2016)
Padden has an athletic build at 5-foot-7 140-pounds. Offensively- starts in a wide stance with a slight crouch. Hands are even with back shoulder with the top of the bat pointing straight up. As pitch comes in, Padden uses a big leg kick to start his swing. Hands are fully loaded back as leg kick descends. Quick hands provide some pop. Swing can get long but will continue to improve as strength is added. Defensively- shows great baseball actions in the field. Moves laterally to field ground balls smoothly and effortlessly. Throws were on line, topped at 80 mph across the infield. High-3/4 arm slot with some backspin on throws. Able to throw from multiple arm slots.
