10/6/24

2025 MLB Draft Prospect - IF - Aiva Arquette - Oregon State

 

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INF AIVA ARQUETTE (WASHINGTON TO OREGON STATE)

The Washington Huskies saw many players enter the portal, with Head Coach Jason Kelly leaving for Texas A&M. Arquette was definitely one of the top players to leave the Huskies and a massive get for Oregon State. Arquette put on a show in his second year with the Huskies, showcasing a solid combination of power and bat-to-ball skills at the plate. He continued that this summer in the Cape Cod League, where he slashed .291/.357/.437 with a .793 OPS. Most of his power came pull side, but he did showcase the ability to drive the ball the other way as he hit about five home runs to centerfield or right. Arquette also has incredible plate coverage and does a fantastic job getting balls down and away. He can sometimes be aggressive, which leads to increased chase rates. Defensively, he plays a good second base, but given his 6’4, 220lb frame, there is a good chance he will make his way to the hot corner in the long term. In the Cape, he played most of his games at shortstop, with a few at third base. He’s definitely one to watch in 2025, as his already solid toolset and projection could have him skyrocketing.

 

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Aiva Arquette

Position Infield

Bats/Throws R/R

Height 6-4

Weight 220

Class Sophomore

Hometown Kailua, Hawai'i

High School Saint Louis

2024 (Sophomore)

Earned a spot on the All-Pac-12 Team and the Pac-12 All-Defense Team

Appeared in and started 48 games, primarily at second base

Led the Huskies and ranked 11th in the Pac-12 in batting average (.325) and slugging percentage (.574)

Team leader with 68 hits and 45 runs scored, also driving in 36 runs

Registered UW’s longest reached base (23) and hitting (17) streaks

Also paced UW in extra base hits on 14 doubles, 12 home runs and one triple

Drew 17 walks and three HBP’s to post a .384 OBP

6-for-9 on steal attempts

Committed just six errors on 231 chances for a .974 fielding percentage

Part of 28 double plays turned by the Huskies

Went 3-for-4 with a pair of homers and three RBIs vs. Washington State (3/29)

Hit safely in 7-of-14 at bats with two round trippers and five RBIs in the series win over Arizona (4/26-28)

Went 3-for-5 with four runs scored at Arizona State (5/5)

 

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Aiva Arquette (2022, Kailua, Hawaii) offers present power and excellent projection from his 6-foot-4, 200-pound frame. He stays under control at the plate and employs a simple but powerful stroke. The infielder has hit .400 this year in PG tournaments.


1 comment:

Remember1969 said...

There seems to be a lot to like about this guy - draft him and give him #50.