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2020 14U South Showcase
Jayden Martinez is a 2024 2B/RHP, SS, OF with a 5-4 125 lb. frame from Edinburg, TX who attends Edinburg Vela. Young, square shouldered frame with a lean, projectable build and room to fill throughout moving forward. Ran a 7.33 60-yard dash. Primary middle infielder, moves well on feet and shows active footwork, fields the ball out front, shorter steps towards the ball, lower release point on throws and shows accuracy across the diamond, made a nice diving play up the middle in live action on a sinking line drive. Also pitched, quick turn step into a low leg lift, up-tempo delivery with a tight arm action through the back working to a three-quarters release point. Upper body dominant release, attacked hitters with fastball and topped out at 75 mph while living down in the zone; flashed tight rotation to curveball. Righthanded hitter, begins with an even stance and a high hand set and back elbow at the plate. Loose hands with some quickness to the barrel, linear path through the zone, occasionally gets to front side early. Looks to pull the ball at point of contact, shows hand-eye coordination with a handle for the barrel, projects with added strength.