AJ Escalera: C/OF, (2025) out of Blackstone HS, MA. is a 5-foot-5, 145-pound prospect. During batting practice, Escalera recorded an exit velocity of 80 MPH, with a  (59.44 MPH bat speed average) and (19.20 MPH hand speed average). He started in an athletic, balanced stance with quiet hands. A slow, controlled load allows him to get into a good hitting position. The swing takes an uphill path through the hitting zone, while utilizing a gap to gap approach. In the outfield, Escalera was 63 MPH on his throws, while he showed he has sure hands a good exchange and consistent feet. Behind the plate, he was 65 MPH with a pop time range of 2.19-2.30 on his throws to second base. His initial stance is clean, with the glove centered in the middle of the chest. As he transitioned to throw, he showed he had consistent footwork, a clean transfer, and sure hands. In the 60-yard dash, he recorded a time of 7.76. 

AJ Escalera: C/3B, (2025) Blackstone Millville l, MA. 5-foot-5, 135-pound athletic frame. Projectable during batting practice, the switch hitter had a max exit velocity of 80 mph. (56.51 mph bat speed average). (17.06 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then used a short stride. Has developing bat speed, rotational long swing plane and high finish. In the round he found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 65 mph; had developing footwork, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 65 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and developing feet. recorded a pop time of 2.19-2.31. Showed a clean setup. Used a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.69. 

Scout Evaluation 

AJ Escalera, Blackstone Millville l, 2025, MA

Position: C/3B

Body: 5-foot-5, 135-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (Switch) Projectable. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride. Developing bat speed. High finish, rotational long swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 80 mph exit velocity, average 69.13 mph. 56.51 mph bat speed average. 17.06 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.19-2.31 pop times. Soft hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Solid. Had clean setup. (IF) Soft hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Solid.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 65 mph infield velocity. 65 mph catcher velocity. Consistent arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.69 (60-yard).

5-foot-5, 135-pound athletic proportional frame. Above average in the box, Escalera's best exit velocity was 78 mph. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, displays a short upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 69 mph; showed quick fluid feet, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 64 mph; has athletic feet, a clean transfer, and soft hands. recorded a pop time of 2.14-2.20. Some flexibility and calm setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 8.03. 

Exit Velocity: 78mph

Arm Velocity: 69 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 8.03