Jayden Villanueva: OF, (2023) Lowell, MA. 5-foot-10, 161-pound athletic frame. Projectable during batting practice, Villanueva's best exit velocity was 90 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was quick, had a short swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 75 mph; showed sure hands, a clean exchange, and athletic feet. When fielding he gathers the ball to the side. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a stiff arm action and a high ¾ slot. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jayden Villanueva, Lowell, 2023, MA

Position: OF

Body: 5-foot-10, 161-pound athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 82.78 mph. 76.95 mph bat speed average. 24.13 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Solid. When fielding he gathers the ball to the side. 

Arm: 75 mph outfield velocity. Stiff arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.