LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 WWBA Workout Showcase (July 14)
Hayden Friend is a 2022 OF/RHP with a 6-2 180 lb. frame from Irmo, SC who attends Dutch Fork. Recorded a 6.53 second sixty yard dash time, showcasing impressive speed. Large frame with a lean and projectable build. Primary outfielder with an aggressive approach, comes and gets the ball with a sense of urgency and keeps the feet moving throughout. Fields the ball off to the side with a short shuffle into the throws, tends to stop his momentum to throw at times. Small arm circle with accurate throws, stays on top of the baseball and showed present arm strength at 85 mph. Right-handed hitter with an even and upright stance, utilizes a lift and replace trigger. High hand and back elbow set, gets soft on his back leg at times, will improve impact as he utilizes his lower half more actively. Shows an all fields approach and has present pop when on time and squared, can create lift to the middle of the field. Good athlete with a projectable frame and the pieces to really improve. Great student. Named to the 2021 WWBA Workout Showcase Top Prospect List.