LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 Midwest Underclass Showcase
Jayden Kies is a 2018 OF with a 6-0 150 lb. frame from North Liberty, IA who attends Regina Catholic High School. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and long limbs, lean and projectable build with room to fill throughout. Strong runner, posted a 6.78 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, active footwork in the outfield and moves well to work behind the ball with short footwork, clean actions with the glove, generates nice momentum through the ball, long arm action and gets on top of the ball well, shows whip action at release with nice carry and accuracy out of the hand, easy to envision more arm strength in there, repeats actions well. Righthanded hitter, begins with an upright and open stance with a high hand set in the box. Stays open through weight shift and loads hands back, can turn the barrel nicely and create hard and loud contact to the pull side. Stays balanced throughout swing and shows nice jump off the barrel when squared, solid bat speed through the zone, shows nice hand-eye coordination with a patient approach in the box. Very good student. Named to Midwest Underclass Top Prospect List.