Caden Stidham: 2B/OF, (2026) Ross, OH. 5-foot, 90-pound. At the plate, Stidham had a max exit velocity of 59 mph. (39.8 mph bat speed average). (14.9 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic stance with a handsy active load, then uses a quick controlled stride. Bat speed is developing, shows a level flat swing plane and balanced finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 55 mph; had smooth in control footwork, a natural exchange, and developing hands. Fluid recorded an outfield position velocity of 56 mph; has a developing exchange, in control choppy feet, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot. Fluid on the mound, using a compact arm action he showed developing arm speed from a side arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Consistent balance point. Sat with his fastball at 52-55 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 1537; Avg 1405). His changeup (49-49) had fading action.
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Caden Stidham: 2B/OF, (2026) Ross, OH. 5-foot, 90-pound. At the plate, Stidham had a max exit velocity of 59 mph. (39.8 mph bat speed average). (14.9 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic stance with a handsy active load, then uses a quick controlled stride. Bat speed is developing, shows a level flat swing plane and balanced finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 55 mph; had smooth in control footwork, a natural exchange, and developing hands. Fluid recorded an outfield position velocity of 56 mph; has a developing exchange, in control choppy feet, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot. Fluid on the mound, using a compact arm action he showed developing arm speed from a side arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Consistent balance point. Sat with his fastball at 52-55 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 1537; Avg 1405). His changeup (49-49) had fading action.