LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 13U National Showcase
Aarion Gould is a 2029 SS/UT with a 5-7 160 lb. frame from Chicago, IL who attends Kenwood Academy. Young, athletic frame with square shoulders and some present strength, additional room to fill. Ran a 7.80 60-yard dash. Primary shortstop, clean funnel out front fielding the ball, quickness to overall actions with some lateral range up the middle, quick release, tends to get tall on release of throws across, accurate on to first base. Sound footwork in the outfield clean arm stroke, present arm speed with accuracy to the intended base. Also pitched, abbreviated windup on the mound with a high leg lift up to balance point, quickness to arm getting to a three-quarters release. Worked mostly off of fastball, up to 76 mph with some life to the arm side. Two-plane shape to the breaker, can maintain arm speed on release but creates lateral shape and mixed a changeup at 64 mph; pounded the zone nicely as outing progressed. Right-handed hitter, begins with a medium base and a high back elbow at the plate; quickness to hands which start tight, swings with big intent in the box. Shows a present feel for the barrel and works on a mostly linear path, incorporates lower half well and generates some impact to the pull side.