SC Underclass Spotlight - Hayden Cushman

Hayden Cushman C / OF / White Knoll , SC / 2024

Physical Profile/Body - 6-0, 160lbs athletic build with lean strength and square shoulders. Solid foundation to add mass as he continues his development. 

Hit - Feet at the shoulders with the weight held to the midline. Uses a pre-pitch hand load to help time the swing along with a medium high stride. Flat bat path produced consistent line drives. 

Power - 82 mph exit velo (tee). Low line drive contact. 

Running/Speed - 3.95 30yd dash. 

Glove - Good bend in the hips and a low catchers set up. Confident with the glove and clean receiving balls at the edges of the zone. Flashes of athleticism in the block and recover. 

Arm - 1.99-2.03 POP range with a 71 mph C velo. Avg. exchanges with a short arm action. 

Summary - Young C prospect with upside. Sports an athletic frame with square shoulders and plenty of length in the frame to build on. Short swing at the plate with line drive, contact first approach. Solid defender with above avg receiving skills and developing arm strength and transfers on his throws. Present athleticism and youthfulness give him the potential to develop into a quality player.