Shane Ashton: SS/OF, (2026) Whitman Hanson Regional, MA. 5-foot-9, 135-pound lean frame. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 70 mph. (60.0 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a closed balanced stance with a high load, then used a small stride. Has an uphill loose swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 69 mph; had a developing natural exchange, developing footwork, and developing hands. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 72 mph; had consistent developing footwork, a natural exchange, and developing hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base.
10/28/23
Shane Ashton: C/SS, (2026) Whitman Hanson Regional, MA. 5-foot-9, 135-pound slim lengthy build. Raw at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 75 mph. (61.2 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a narrow tall stance with a high load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a rotational level swing plane and a front foot finish. Had some loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side line drive approach. From the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 70 mph. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 66 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic smooth feet. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a low ¾ slot and a long loose arm action.
Exit Velocity: 75 mph
Arm Velocity: 70 mph
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Shane Ashton: SS/OF, (2026) Whitman Hanson Regional, MA. 5-foot-9, 135-pound lean frame. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 70 mph. (60.0 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a closed balanced stance with a high load, then used a small stride. Has an uphill loose swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 69 mph; had a developing natural exchange, developing footwork, and developing hands. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 72 mph; had consistent developing footwork, a natural exchange, and developing hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base.
Shane Ashton: C/SS, (2026) Whitman Hanson Regional, MA. 5-foot-9, 135-pound slim lengthy build. Raw at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 75 mph. (61.2 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a narrow tall stance with a high load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a rotational level swing plane and a front foot finish. Had some loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side line drive approach. From the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 70 mph. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 66 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic smooth feet. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a low ¾ slot and a long loose arm action.
Exit Velocity: 75 mph
Arm Velocity: 70 mph