Post by chinmusic on Sept 8, 2020 17:44:32 GMT -8
The last time Oregon State recruited a slick fielding infielder out of Elk Grove, California it turned out exceptionally well - he now plays 2B for the Chicago White Sox.
The Beavs tap the well again, this time it's Aiden Jimenez, a RHP/ SS who will enter OSU with the class of 2022. Aiden at age 16, is 6-2 and 176 with a lean frame and loads of athleticism. Coach Dorman has stated his preference for athletic pitchers and I recall Nate Yeskie mentioning that as well.
As a pitcher, Aiden is a rising prospect. He's humming a lively fastball at 87-88 and has topped out at 91 mph. The velocity has increased steadily from 82 a year ago. He throws two off speed pitches, both with consistency and command. He had earned a position in the Elk Grove rotation in 2020, only to see that wiped out by the Pandemic.
At shortstop, he's a legitimate D-1 performer with all the tools. He's cat-quick, good glove and powerful arm. Jeremy Booth with NorCal Baseball says he has a "tremendous upside". Has good work habits - baseball and the classroom.
Elk Grove is an excellent baseball program with strong coaching and a highly competitive schedule. Aiden's Elk Grove teammate, Eddie Madrigal recently committed to St. Marys. The Sacramento area is known to be a Cornucopia of college talent and MLB Draft prospects. Beaver baseball has had its fair share of it.
The Beavs tap the well again, this time it's Aiden Jimenez, a RHP/ SS who will enter OSU with the class of 2022. Aiden at age 16, is 6-2 and 176 with a lean frame and loads of athleticism. Coach Dorman has stated his preference for athletic pitchers and I recall Nate Yeskie mentioning that as well.
As a pitcher, Aiden is a rising prospect. He's humming a lively fastball at 87-88 and has topped out at 91 mph. The velocity has increased steadily from 82 a year ago. He throws two off speed pitches, both with consistency and command. He had earned a position in the Elk Grove rotation in 2020, only to see that wiped out by the Pandemic.
At shortstop, he's a legitimate D-1 performer with all the tools. He's cat-quick, good glove and powerful arm. Jeremy Booth with NorCal Baseball says he has a "tremendous upside". Has good work habits - baseball and the classroom.
Elk Grove is an excellent baseball program with strong coaching and a highly competitive schedule. Aiden's Elk Grove teammate, Eddie Madrigal recently committed to St. Marys. The Sacramento area is known to be a Cornucopia of college talent and MLB Draft prospects. Beaver baseball has had its fair share of it.