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2023 New York Workout Showcase (Thursday)
Zaden Ranson is a 2026 C/1B, 3B with a 6-3 190 lb. frame from South Charleston, WV who attends Charleston Catholic High School. Works from a medium frame with long levers and physical upside. Primary catcher, starts in a slightly side saddled stance, gains some ground on the midline transfer, utilizes a compact arm stroke, recorded arm strength up to 76 mph. Secondary first baseman, worked through the baseball well, displayed smooth glove actions and turns, soft hands, recorded arm strength up to 81 mph. In the infield, gets the glove down on-time, clean funnel, has some intriguing hand speed, adjusts slots well, recorded arm strength up to 78 mph. Right-handed hitter, starts in a slightly open base with a high hand set-up and high back elbow, utilizes a big leg lift trigger that works into a leveraged stroke, strong hands, carried baseballs into both gaps, projects for more power as he continues to add strength to his frame, recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. Ran a 4.05 thirty-yard dash. Excellent student. Named to the 2023 New York Workout Showcase Top Prospect List.