Hayden
Ellinger

6/12/18:  Strong build 2020 3B/OF prospect. Hits from right side, crouched closed off set up in the box. Short stride to baseball, short bat path with stiffness in swing as well. In the OF showed choppy footwork and slow exchange. Arm strength is below average. At 3B tended to sit on heels and didn’t play through the baseball. Arm strength in INF was also below average.

 
6/7/17: 5-foot-11, 190 pounds.  Ran a 6.97-60.  At the plate hits from an open setup.  Drop in hands during the load, short stride. lacks separation.  Over rotates the lower half.  Short, slightly uphill swing path.  Hands are quick.  Pulled most balls during his BP.  High exit velocity of 80 mph.  Defensively, shows raw actions.  Footwork is flat, tends to play on his heels.  Exchange is clean.  Low 3/4 arm action, throws topped out at 75 mph.  PITCHING: pitches from a 3/4-to-low 3/4 slot, longer arm action.  Regular effort in the delivery with rushed rhythm, level shoulders.  Lands closed.  Fastball flashes occasional run at 75-78.  Breaking ball shows gradual action with 10/4 shape.  Changeup shows ASR and occasional fade at 66-69.