PROCASE 2022

Jaime C. Padilla: C/OF, (2022) Archbishop Stepinac, NY. Shenandoah University Commit, 5-foot-10, 170-pound lean athletic build. Athletic and solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 93 mph. (65.9 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is quick developing, has a simple loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Above average from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 87 mph; has a clean quick exchange, soft sure hands, and developing athletic feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. While catching, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 79 mph; had developing athletic footwork, soft sure hands, and a natural clean transfer. had a pop time of 2.07-2.10. Athletic calm setup with above average flexibility. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.86. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jaime C. Padilla, Archbishop Stepinac, 2022, NY

Position: C/OF

Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pound lean athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic and solid. Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Quick developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple loose swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 84.7 mph. 65.9 mph bat speed average. 20.7 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 2.07-2.10 pop times. Soft sure hands, developing athletic footwork, natural clean exchange. Projectable athletic. Athletic calm setup with above average flexibility. (OF) Soft sure hands, developing athletic footwork, clean quick exchange. Above average.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 87 mph outfield velocity. 79 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 6.86 (60-yard).

Physical: Highly-athletic, seasoned 5-foot-10, 170lb frame. 6.63 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Shoulder-width, hand-tempoed start with natural feel in the box. Medium-effort and very efficient, initiating the swing with a lift and replace stride, as the barrel worked through a slightly uphill path into the zone. Lagged the bat-head with thump at impact, connecting to the ground with lower half involvement. Recorded a T97 mph bat-exit velocity (via Trackman) at a 55% line drive rate during his round with mature swings to all quadrants. Posted a 64% hard hit rate for consistent doubles power from gap to gap; ready to hit at the next level.

Defensively: The primary backstop featured a calm left knee down receiving operation as the glove-hand found the pocket consistently. Pop times ranged from 1.94-1.95 absorbing throws with twitch out of the stance to the target (right, left, release, 80 mph arm). Impact defender that knows how to handle a staff. Moved to the outfield with some gliding actions and CF projection, gathered cleanly off his left with downward momentum, and got rid from an OTT slot (87 mph arm).

Physical: Super athletic, strong 5-foot-10, 170lb frame with feel for his body in all phases. 6.83 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Balanced, even stance at shoulder-width as the hands operated slightly higher to start. Utilized a gradual leg-lift stride to initiate the bat head through a slightly uphill, accurate path with good connection in the swing. Athletic at-bats, manipulating to each quadrant pitched into for efficiency and big-time results up to T97 mph bat-exit velocity (via Trackman) during his round. Natural middle of the order feel moving forward; posted a 344 foot batted ball distance with doubles power and 50% hard hit rate that carried over to mature, impactful swings in game action. Good timing and quick trigger allowing for better reads in ball flight and making for a tough out in any count.

 Defensively: The primary backstop featured a calm, left-knee down receive with a soft, easy glove hand showing advanced actions in the crouch. Pop times ranged from 1.93-2.03 staying under the pitch and gaining momentum through the throw; exploded on-time with replaceable feet towards the target, releasing quickly from a fast, H ¾ slot using a moderate arm circle (78 mph arm strength, fluid, accurate on bag). Then showed defensive flexibility moving to the outfield and handling himself with grace and good reads off the bat. Kept the chest downhill and fielded off the left side, funneling smoothly and releasing from a H ¾ slot with plenty of carry (87 mph arm, can play any three OF spots).

Physical: 5-foot-9, 170 pounds; solid frame with room to fill out. 7.02 runner in the 60.
 

Offensively: RHH. Wide, athletic stance; slight hand twitch during load, small stride. Aggressive with direct barrel path to and through the hitting zone with an uphill plane.  Hard contact up the middle and to the pull side; peak Trackman exit velocity of 93 MPH.
 

Defensively: OF: Starts low with glove foot forward, C: Low, even base; OF: smooth, controlled footwork on approach working through the ball, C: quick out of the crouch staying in line. OF: transfers before small crow hop, C: firm stick, clean transfer; OF: long arm swing with an over the top slot, C: medium arm swing with a high 3/4 arm slot. 2.05-2.12 pop times. C - 73 MPH.  OF - 80 MPH.

Physical: 5-8, 160-pounds. Solid frame, room to grow. 7.12 runner in the 60; 4.29 home-to-1B.
Offensively: RHH. Tall stance, bent at the knees, long leg kick where weight is distributed forward, hands move preload action.  Level bath path, bat gets through the zone quickly, long one-handed finish. Line drive contact pull side/middle. 86 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: 2.07-2.18 pop times. Balanced stance, square footwork, accurate throws around the bag, solid blocking. Long arm swing with a 3/4 arm slot. C - 77 MPH.  

An athletic build at 5-foot-8, 158 pounds. Ran a 7.29 in the 60 yard dash. Offensively- The right handed hitter stands in the box in a tall stance. Slight leg lift before entering the hitting zone. Showed a short compact swing. Projects as a contact hitter at the next level. Showed hard consistent contact up the middle. Top exit velocity was 85 MPH. Defensively- As a catcher, sits in a low stance, slightly off center. Has an above average exchange and a quick release from a high ¾ arm slot. Top throwing velocity from the catching position was 76 MPH. Pop time ranged from a 2.25-2.34.

CNY ASG (September 30, 2018)

Jr. Futures Games participant. Athletic build with some present strength at 5-foot-7, 170-pounds. Offensively – Strong, upright stance with feet slightly open to pitcher. Hands stay loose during leg lift and into forward stride. Quick, compact swing. Keeps hands inside the ball and shows advanced feel for the barrel. Consistently produces hard contact. Loose, balanced finish. Fluid and projectable hitting actions. Defensively – Clean footwork with balanced defensive actions in the OF. Funnels ball out in front before getting into throwing motion. Long, loose arm action with ¾ release. Uses side shuffle to create momentum on throws.