Aaron has all the qualifications of a major league shortstop. He runs better than average so I would have to call him fast but not very fast.

On the latest official Northern League batting averages Aaron is hitting .345 he is a line drive hitter altho he has hit a couple of balls out of the park for home runs. He has good hands, also quick hands, gets ball away fast and accurately. He gets good jump on ball and can range far to right or left. I saw him go deep in the hole to his right and field a slow hit ball, he came up throwing and virtually shot his his man out going to first. This was a big league play in my book because I did not think he had a chance to retire the man at first. He has stong arm.

Aaron started two double plays and completed one from the pivot position in his first game he accepted six chances without an error.

Aaron throws alot like Maranville not overhand but more side arm, his arm is strong and and he does not have to straighten up to throw.

Aaron told me that he had turned eighteen years of age last Feb. consequently I like his chances of becoming a major league plarer far more than I do Gene Baker, shortstop Los Angeles or James Pendleton of Montreal, first because of the difference in ages, then too, I think he has better hands than either Baker or Pendleton. He has proven his ability in the short time he has been here.

Baker and Pendleton are faster men but this boy will outplay them in all departments of the game when he has more experience.

2nd Game - On Aaron's first trip to the plate he hit long home run over left-centerfield fence. He collected three hits for the evening and had three R.B.I.s. He had four chances with one error. Oh yes he also had one stolen base.

For a baby face kid of 18 years his playing ability is outstanding.

I will see the remaining games tonoght but will send in this report now, cause regardless of what happens tonight, it will not change my mind in the least about this boy's ability.

Please don't get the impression from what I have said above, that Aaron isn't a good runner cause he is fast and his running will continue to improve for the next couple of years.

Also sending along individuel player report clippings.
Billy Southworth