Louden
Hilliard

OF/RHP, (2024) Milford, OH. 5-foot-11, 165-pound lean athletic frame. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 87 mph. Started in a balanced tall stance with a controlled small load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is quick and has a level swing plane. Line drive approach. Solid recorded an outfield position velocity of 83 mph; has athletic quick footwork, and a natural exchange. Shows out front glove work. Showed a loose arm action and a ¾ slot. Clocked a time of 7.02 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, curveball (66-70 mph), slider (66-70 mph). Sat with his fastball at 80-84 mph. (Max spin 1809; Avg 1597). 

Louden Hilliard: OF/RHP, (2024) Milford, OH. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 87 mph. (69.27 mph bat speed average). (20.01 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is above average, exhibits a rotational level swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels during his rounds. Gap to gap approach. Solid from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 84 mph; has soft hands, a clean fluid exchange, and athletic average feet. Shows out front glove work. Showed a long arm action and consistent accuracy to the bag. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.96. Athletic projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose clean arm action while showing quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 83-85 mph. Had heavy movement. (Max spin 2056; Avg 1917). Throws a 11/5 sharp curveball (66-68) with in the zone both sides of the plate command. (Max spin 1919; Avg 1796). 

Louden Hilliard: OF/RHP, (2024) Milford, OH. 5-foot-10, 155-pound. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 85 mph. Starts in a tall open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Found some barrels in his rounds. Solid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 86 mph; has athletic feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.08. On the mound, curveball (65-68 mph). Threw his fastball 82-84 mph. 

Louden Hilliard: OF/RHP, (2024) Milford, OH. 5-foot-10, 150-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 86 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Had an uphill swing plane, and his bat speed was above average. Athletic from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 87 mph; has soft hands, a developing exchange, and athletic developing feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a quick arm action on his throws. Projectable on the mound, used a very quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 82-85 mph; had arm side command and running action. Threw a 11/5 curveball (66-67) with gradual action. Had arm side command and fading action on his changeup (69-70). 

Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Moves well in the box, with a very fluid loading sequence. Balanced launch with barrel arriving on top of the ball at contact. Middle of the field approach in BP for the most part.
Power: Line drive pop with flashes of gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Middle ceiling.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 84mph.
Max BP Distance: 277ft.
Field: Corner look to him in the outfield. Plays with good tempo and easy rhythm. Talented defender out there.
Throw: Arm is a big time tool out there.
Defensive Projection: Corner outfield.

Scouting Notes: Talented arm that will be a high follow. Long-levered RHP who gets down the mound well. Arm works and stuff is above average across the board. You could see a velo jump in a big way from this guy down the road.
Fastball: 78-81mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1757-2096.
Curveball: 66-67mph.
Curveball Spin Rate: 1739-1803.

2/22/20 Position Player
Hit: Simple athletic stance with slight leg lift. Weight shifts well during swing.
Power: 78mph exit velo with a max distance of 235 feet.
Offensive Projection: Line drive pull side hitter.
Field: Conservative approach with smooth solid footwork fielding the ball.
Throw: 80mph outfield velo.
Defensive Projection: Corner outfield.
Delivery Notes: An athletic delivery on the mound with the front leg never firming up upon planting. A ¾ arm slot that could pose good
movement and trouble for hitters. A young athlete to watch develop physically and mechanically.
Fastball: 75-79mph with a 1700-1900rpm spin rate on Rapsodo with arm side movement.
Curveball: 60-63mph with a 900-1100 spin rate on rapsodo with 10-4 movement.
Changeup: 62-64mph, good sell, late fade.

Swing Mechanics: Right-handed hitter that starts in a taller stance. Fluid, athletic load that leads to a balanced launch.
Hit: Whippy stroke with a very efficient path and feel for contact. Nice combination of strength and speed to hands that generates well above average jump off the barrel. Impressive hit tool for class.
Power: Gap abilities with much more to come. Impressive jump to oppo gap.
Offensive Projection: Run Producer.
Field: Fluid actions in the outfield. Plays with feel out there, looking under control throughout. Ball skills are ahead of the curve for class.
Throw: High-¾ right-hander with above average strength and much more toc ome as he develops physically.

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: High leg kick with an explosive lower half landing slightly open. Smooth high 3/4 arm action with a natural feel of the mound.

Fastball: 71-74mph. Slight arm side movement to an electric offering. Appears very comfortable with the offering. Locates in the zone most of the time. Shows potential to locate on both corners of the plate.

Curveball: 58-61mph. Sharp movement on a 11/5 plane. Will be an above average pitch as he develops on the mound.

Changeup:

Pitchability: Near above average pitchability locating in the zone most of the time with both pitches showing ability to locate on the corners with fastball.