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Ryan Eaton: OF/2B, (2022) Bridgton Academy, VT. Manhattan Commit, 5-foot-9, 172-pound lean athletic frame. Athletic and capable in the box, Eaton had a max exit velocity of 91 mph. (65.6 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was developing quick, displayed a simple short swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive base hit approach. Athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 83 mph; had athletic consistent footwork, soft sure hands, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a time of 7.25 in the 60-yard dash.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Ryan Eaton, Bridgton Academy, 2022, VT

Position: OF/2B

Body: 5-foot-9, 172-pound lean athletic frame.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic and  capable. Started in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Developing quick bat speed. Level finish, simple short swing. Line drive base hit approach. 

Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 86.1 mph. 65.6 mph bat speed average. 22.2 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Soft sure hands, athletic consistent footwork, clean exchange. Athletic.  Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. 

Arm: 83 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.25 (60-yard).

Ryan Eaton: OF/2B, (2022) Bridgton Academy, VT. 5-foot-9, 170-pound lean build. At the plate, Eaton recorded an exit velocity of 96 mph. (75.36 mph bat speed average). (22.79 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Has quick bat speed, short swing plane and good extension on his finish. He showed loud contact during the round. Gap to gap approach. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 82 mph; showed a clean exchange, sure hands, and rhythmic feet. When fielding he gathers the ball to the side. Had a high ¾ slot and a long arm action. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.65.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Ryan Eaton, Bridgton Academy, 2022, VT

Position: OF/2B

Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pound lean build.

Hit: (RHH) Began in a wide balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 96 mph exit velocity, average 86.73 mph. 75.36 mph bat speed average. 22.79 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Sure hands, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Solid. To the side fielding mechanics. 

Arm: 82 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 6.65 (60-yard).

5-foot-9, 170-pound right-handed hitting infielder and outfielder. He ran an easy 6.67 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is appropriate as he is second baseman and centerfielder at the next level. The glove is soft and he moves the feet through the catch. He threw 75 mph across the diamond at the event. The bat has an exit velocity of 93 mph. The setup is even in base and he uses a pick up and put down of the front foot as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The hands work free and clean to the baseball. He is a very skilled player. 

Exit Velocity- 93 mph

INF Velocity- 75 mph

5-foot-9, 167-pound, strong, twitchy athletic frame. The top tool is his athletic ability, can really run, ran a 6.81, can scoot. A right-handed hitting middle infielder. At the plate, swing is short and compact, level through the zone, more line drives. The exit velocity was clocked at 91 mph, hard solid contact. The setup is balanced throughout, loose hands, with even feet. The front foot gets down, hits against a firm front side, spraying line drives all over the field, approach is middle of the field. Took a solid round of batting practice, along with good at bats during in game plate. Defensively, approach is under control, glove is soft out front, feet and hands work together. The arm action is longer, clocked at 78 mph, showing plenty of carry and flight across the diamond. Brings a ton value, could move and help in the outfield as well.

Exit Velocity: 91 mph

Arm Velocity: 78 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.81

5-foot-9, 170-pound right-handed hitting infielder. Ran a legit 6.63 sixty at the workout. The movements are athletic and quick twitch. The feet and glove work clean in the infield, he threw 75 mph across the diamond with accuracy. The ability to change positions is obvious as he could kick to center field based on foot speed. He definitely has the tools to be a middle of the field defender. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 85 mph. The setup is athletic and bottom half is under control throughout the swing. The path is long and strong to contact.  Good looking player. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 85 mph

INF Velocity- 75 mph