Cayden Jones '22 Recruiting Profile

Westwood High SchoolPalestine, TXBaseball

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ClubElite Athletic Club

Height5'11"

Weight150lbs

Age20

Primary Position2nd Base

Secondary PositionCatcher

Dominant HandRight

60 Yard Dash7.60

Home to 1st4.95

Top Infield Velocity74

Exit Velocity75

Consistent Infield Velocity74

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Personal Statement

The thought of competing at a higher level fuels me daily. Being a coachable, hard working and motivational teammate makes me a great candidate for your team. My character, leadership and dedication to my craft makes me stronger.

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
2 years
Varsity Starter
2 years
2021 Varsity Team
Starter
2019 Varsity Team
Starter
2017 Junior Varsity Team
Starter

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
5 seasons
2020 Elite Athletic Club (AAA /Majors)
16 AND18U SQUAD
2019 Elite Athletic Club (AAA /Majors)
18U SQUAD
2018 Elite Athletic Club (AAA /Majors)
16U SQUAD
2017 Elite Athletic Club (AAA /Majors)
14U SQUAD
2016 Elite Athletic Club
14U SQUAD

Coach References

Travel / Club Coach
BRYAN JONES
Travel / Club Coach
JOE GARZA
Travel / Club Coach
CASH CLEAVER
High School Head Coach
ZACH DICKSON

Events

Camp/Event
- 2021 Baseball Factory Pre-Season Prospects Tournament
1/08/21 to 1/08/21
Cayden is a SS/2nd prospect who showcased his skills during the Pre-Season Prospects Tournament. In the field, Cayden makes the routine plays and has a clean exchange. He gets rid of the ball quickly and makes accurate throws to his target. Getting into a lower fielding position can help Cayden field ground balls more efficiently. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an athletic stance with loose hands. He rotates his core through well and produces solid contact to all fields. Cayden can create more consistent contact by working through a more level swing path. Overall, Cayden is a solid prospect who has the potential to further build upon his skills on the field.
Camp/Event
- Winter Pro Training Experience
12/28/20 to 12/30/20
Cayden continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. This weekend scouts noticed right away his readiness and the energy he displayed on the field. They say first impressions are everything and Cayden did a great job of this! In the field, he showed some serious hustle to balls and the ability to get rid of the ball makes him able to play any position in the infield. At the plate, he displayed the ability to go the other way in his game at-bats while spraying the balls around the field in his BP session. With a little more barrel intention, we can see Cayden posting big numbers in the future. Most importantly his mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be. Overall, Cayden is a solid prospect who has the potential to further develop his skills on the field.
Camp/Event
Baseball Factory - Fall Pro Training Experience -
9/12/20 to 9/12/20
Cayden continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. At SS, defensive abilities have improved as he displays smooth actions. Feet are active as he works to square balls up and plays through with his body. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he continues to shine through a squared setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He makes consistent contact through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently.
Camp/Event
Baseball Factory national world series
7/22/18 to 7/26/18
Cayden showed solid defensive skills and hard work during his time at Pirate City. In the INF, Cayden has active feet, good range, and he covers ground well. He gains ground, has a clean exchange, and throws with a long arm action across the diamond. Offensively, Cayden has a tall/open stance, good balance, and he swings in good rhythm. He has a short stride, swings on-plane, and uses some lower body. Cayden will continue to improve with added strength and continued reps.
Camp/Event
Baseball Factory- Interactive Video Program -
Cayden is a thin, athletic, infielder who plays SS and 1B. At SS, Cayden has fluid footwork, he fields in an athletic position, and he makes plays consistently. He plays through properly, has a clean exchange, and a loose arm action with consistency to his target. At 1B, Cayden moves well around the bag, he presents his glove well, and makes plays with accuracy across the diamond. Offensively, Cayden stands in athletically, he loads well, and tracks the ball to the barrel. He swings aggressively, has a direct barrel to the ball, and finishes his swing completely. Cayden can improve overall skills with work on the following.
Camp/Event
Baseball Factory- Texas Regional Offensive Skills Weekend
Cayden is a coachable SS prospect who worked hard during his time at the Texas Skills Weekend. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a narrow stance and takes a short stride. He is controlled getting his hands activated and rotates his core well, leading to solid contact. Driving his lower half more can help Cayden improve as a hitter. Overall, Cayden is a solid prospect who has the potential to further develop his skills at the plate.
Camp/Event
- Official College Recruiting Membership -
Cayden is a SS prospect who continues to showcase his skills on the field. At SS, Cayden shows active footwork and attacks the ball aggressively. He gets into a low position and fields with a firm glove. His exchange is smooth and he makes accurate, on-line throws across the diamond. Presenting his glove out in front to the ball can help Cayden field ground balls more efficiently. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a tall stance and stays inside the ball well, spraying the ball to all fields. Cayden can be more controlled throughout his swing by developing a smoother load. Overall, Cayden is a developing prospect who has the potential to further progress his skills on the field

Training

BASEBALL FACTORY
4 years
Cayden makes the routine plays and has a clean exchange. He gets rid of the ball quickly and makes accurate throws to his target. Getting into a lower fielding position can help Cayden field ground balls more efficiently. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an athletic stance with loose hands. He rotates his core through well and produces solid contact to all fields. Cayden can create more consistent contact by working through a more level swing path. Overall, Cayden is a solid prospect who has the potential to further build upon his skills on the field.
Cross Fit
2 years
started cross fit in the last two off season staying active when not in school.