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2017 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Hayden Hatcher is a 2018 OF/1B with a 6-3 205 lb. frame from Council Bluffs, IA who attends Lewis Central. Large frame with a strong, athletic build. Ran a 6.75 sixty-yard dash. Primary outfielder with smooth paced, deliberate footwork while closing to the baseball. Funnels the baseball out front and works through transfer with developing fluidity. Created uphill carry to the bag while releasing from a high three-quarters slot, topped at 78 miles per hour. Also worked out defensively from first base showing similar deliberate footwork while centering the baseball. Funnels from a deeper position and released from a three-quarters slot topping at 75 miles per hour. Left handed hitter with an upright, even stance and simple front side trigger. Works to contact with rotational lower half actions. Loose, extended hand path to contact with a line drive barrel plane through extension. Created solid extension through the baseball when on time and utilized a one handed finish. Created some bat speed with strength at contact when on time and squared. Primarily worked to the middle of the field and pull side gap. Good student as well.