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2017 Midwest Underclass Showcase
Caden Smith is a 2019 3B/RHP, 2B with a 5-9 175 lb. frame from Cedar Rapids, IA who attends John F Kennedy. Medium frame with an athletic build. Primary third baseman with smooth paced, deliberate footwork while surrounding the baseball. Funnels the baseball from a deeper position and works through transfer with loose, fluid exchanges. Primarily released from a three-quarters slot but flashed the ability to throw with accuracy while on the run from multiple arm slot. Right handed hitter with an upright, slightly open stance and simple front side trigger. Inside path to contact with a level plane through extension. Tends to hit off a taller front side while employing a gap to gap approach. Flashed good feel for the barrel and consistently squared baseball throughout batting practice.