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2018 14U Southeast Showcase
Ayden Dodge is a 2021 OF/LHP with a 5-5 120 lb. frame from Berlin, NJ who attends Eastern. Young, athletic frame with square shoulders and a lean, projectable build with long levers and plenty of room to fill throughout. Ran a 7.55 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, stays low moving to and through the ball, fields the ball out front with two hands, deliberate actions and repeats them well, sound transfer, arm strength and carry on throws will continue to develop with added strength. Also pitched, short turn step moving into a leg lift with pause at top, hip turn at top of delivery; short arm action through the back working to a tight three-quarters release point. Lower effort, fastball topped out at 61 mph and showed ability to move it side-to-side, some sink down in the zone. Confidence in curveball and lands it for strikes with 1-7 shape up to 54 mph. Lefthanded hitter, begins with an even stance and a high hand set and back elbow at the plate; utilizes a leg lift trigger for timing at the plate. Contact oriented approach with a linear path through the zone, shows a handle for the barrel. Bat speed projects with additional strength, occasionally opens front side early, works the middle and pull side parts of the field with comfort. Very good student.