LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 14U Sunshine West Showcase
Ayden Valdez is a 2025 LHP/OF with a 5-6 125 lb. frame from Cypress, CA who attends Cypress. Recorded a 8.64 second sixty yard dash time. Smaller frame and compact build with physical projection remaining. Primary left-handed pitcher with a semi-windup delivery. Short arm action from ¾ arm slot. Simple, easy operation. Repeats delivery well. Fastball sat 66-69 mph with slight armside run. Worked well to the armside. Pounds the zone. Moves ball well in and out. Does not produce a lot of whiffs but manages to get people out. Lots of weak ground balls. Curveball sat 57-59 mph with big, 11-5 break. Flashed ability to throw it with bite. Needs to do it more consistently. Pairs fairly well with fastball. Commands it fairly well. Threw down in the zone often. Hitters out front often. Size limits overall stuff at present but pitchability allows him to compete well. Secondary outfielder with an aggressive approach, comes and gets it with urgency. Keeps his momentum going to the target and plays through the ball well. Quick gather and release, fields it off the front foot and can pick it. Developing arm strength at present. Left-handed hitter with a low hand set, hands get too far away from his body. Some coil and intent in the swing, works mostly to the opposite field, competes and swings hard. Sound swing that lacks impact, limited ability to turn the barrel over at present, will improve with further development of bat speed and wrist strength.