LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2022 13U/14U Great Lakes Prospect Showcase
Henry Alden is a 2027 1B/LHP, OF with a 5-11 178 lb. frame from Chicago, IL who attends Francis W. Parker. The athletic built first baseman impressed in game finding in both days of the showcase. The set up is with balanced open base and waggling bat. The swing is on a longer path but matches plane well, approach works gap to gap. Defensively, he charges hard in the outfield with quick release from a three-quarters slot. He showed solid accuracy given the rainy conditions. At first base, the feet works comfortably in rhythm with glove and used smooth arm accurate to deliver crisp on time strikes to the bases. On the mound, he side steps to belt high lift. Lands closed off at foot strike. The arm action is medium with release out of a high three-quarters slot. He went right at hitters effectively and showed quality feel of his three offerings. 7.85 60-yard. Selected to the Top Prospect list.