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AJ Hootman
2024 GRAD
 |  RHP/3B
 |  South Charleston, OH
COMMITMENT
Best PG Grade
8.5
ABOUT PG GRADES
NATIONAL RANKING OH STATE RANKING
Top 1000 1147
65 30
OVERALL RHP OVERALL RHP
Shawnee
HIGH SCHOOL
6-3
  170

HEIGHT/WEIGHT
R/R
BATS/THROWS
19 and 3 mos
AGE
18 and 8 mos
Age at 2024 Draft
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PG EVENT RESULTS
86 mph
FB VELO 3/5/2023
LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2023 Indianapolis Indoor Showcase  
AJ Hootman is a 2024 SS/RHP/3B with a 6-3 170 lb. frame from South Charleston, OH who attends Shawnee. Large frame with a lean build showing room to fill out physically. Ran a 7.38 second sixty yard dash. Primary Shortstop, quick first step working into the baseball well, Scoops it up out front with some feel for the leather. Quick transfer and release. Throws up to 83 mph with good accuracy. Secondary Right-Handed Pitcher, compact delivery as he lifts above the belt. Fast paced tall and fall mechanics with a longer arm swing. Three-quarter slot release with good angle. Fastball up to 86 mph with spin rates peaking over 2100 rpm. Developing curveball in the mid-70's. Slider showing short late break with tight spin the mid-70's. High velocity upside. Right-Handed Hitter, spread out working into a toe tap to stride. Good bit of pre-pitch movements. Creates separation before working into a longer path. Pull-side power present as he drove the baseball with intent. Strength in the swing showing. Great Student. Named to Indianapolis Indoor Top Prospect List.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
Best PG Grade: 8.5
03/05/20238.577.588.59
PERCENTILE RANKINGS
CLASS OF 2024 in the recorded year
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