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Uncommitted Spotlight: '21 Aric Anderson

May 19, 2020
Brett Harrison
Nevada Scouting Director

Aric Anderson, #3 ranked C/#25 overall, is a Future Games alum with a 1.84 pop time with power potential at the plate from the left side. The Palo Verde product is an above average receiver behind the plate with a plus arm at 80 mph and obvious athleticism that shine through during the workout portion at the Nevada All-State Games. The 6-foot-0, 190 pound prospect was second on the depth chart, behind the plate behind #2 ranked 2020 and Oregon recruit, Josiah Cromwick, but saw action in two of four games this year. Anderson should slide into the starting role for the Panthers next year and is shaping up to be his breakout season after hitting .304 during his sophomore season. This could be a quick riser in the rankings as his game continues to become more polished and in turn could be one of the first 2021 prospects off the board. 

Aric Anderson - Player Profile

Positional Profile: C. Physical, durable prospect. Continues to develop feel for the position.
Body: 6-foot-0, 190 lbs. Athletic build. Strong lower half. Has filled out frame over the last year. 
Defense: C. Reliable receiver. Has continued to progress receiving the low FB. Strong hands.
Arm: RH. C - 80. Short, quick arm cycle. Over the top arm slot. Plus carry/accuracy on his throws.
Hit: LHH. Athletic set up. Toe tap load into a repeated, clean swing. Consistently finds the barrel. Stays mostly gap to gap, but flashes pull side power. 
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 7.25 runner. 

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Aric Anderson

Class of 2021 / C

Rankings  StateRank: 16 / POS: 2

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Palo Verde
    State: NV
  • Summer Team: 3D-Gold
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Position
7.25
60-yard
(05/19/19)
1.84 - 1.95
Pop Time
(10/04/22)
80
INF Velo
(05/19/19)
82
C Velo
(10/04/22)
92
Exit Velo
(08/29/20)
Position
Pop Time
1.84 - 1.95
C Velo
82
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Position
60-yard
7.48
Pop Time
1.87 - 1.94
C Velo
80
Exit Velo
92
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Position
60-yard
7.62
Pop Time
1.84 - 1.98
C Velo
80
Exit Velo
78
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Position
60-yard
7.45
Pop Time
1.93 - 2.01
C Velo
78
Exit Velo
85
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Position
60-yard
7.25
Pop Time
1.86 - 1.86
INF Velo
80
C Velo
68
Exit Velo
84
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Trackman - Hitting
98.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/04/22)
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/04/22)
258
Distance (avg)
(08/29/20)
370
Distance (max)
(10/04/22)
Hard Hit %
(10/04/22)
Sweet Spot %
(08/29/20)
Line Drive %
(10/04/22)
Fly Ball %
(08/29/20)
Ground Ball %
(10/04/22)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
89.9
Distance (avg)
217
Distance (max)
370
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.3
Distance (avg)
258
Distance (max)
340
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
(08/29/20)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/29/20)
79.6
Bat Speed (max)
(08/29/20)
74.9
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/29/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(10/04/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(10/04/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/29/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(10/04/22)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
21.4
Bat Speed (max)
75.4
Bat Speed (avg)
69.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
21.6
Bat Speed (max)
79.6
Bat Speed (avg)
74.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Scouting Report

8/18/19

5-foot-11 175. Aric is a physical and durable looking catcher with thick lower half. Aric has a plus arm for age with good acceleration out of squat to second base as his pop times recorded at 1.84-1.98. He receives with a higher set up slightly to toes. Hands are strong and at times had trouble with low pitches but overall gave good presentation of pitches. At the Plate, Aric showed a balanced set up into a simple toe tap creating a classic left handed swing. Showing bat speed and alley/alley approach, Aric also showed some raw pull power in BP.

5/19/19

Athletic, 5-foot-11 160, Anderson has an athletic build with room for weight and strength gains. He is a reliable receiver that will become more comfortable in his crouch with increased hip flexibility. He displayed developing instincts for block and recovery and the quickness to be proficient. He has a strong and accurate throwing arm with a smooth transition. In the box, he maintains a consistent middle of the field approach with simple swing mechanics. He repeats his swing and thus makes consistent quality contact. He looks to hit for average over power at this point but could surprise with some sneaky pull-side power in the future.

Videos

(7/31/19)

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