Wehiwa Aloy Scouting Breakdown: A Hawaiian Power Bat in the Orioles System

May 16

Today I’m breaking down one of the Baltimore Orioles’ most intriguing young prospects – a right-handed hitting shortstop with a name that already sounds like a future star: Wehiwa Aloy.

Drafted in the first round (31st overall, supplemental) out of the University of Arkansas in the 2025 MLB Draft, Aloy signed for a full-slot bonus of roughly $3.04 million. Born February 4, 2004, in Wailuku, Hawaii, the 22-year-old stands 6’2”, 200 lbs, and brings legitimate power and athleticism to the middle infield.

College & Early Pro Journey

Aloy first turned heads at Sacramento State, winning WAC Freshman of the Year in 2023 with a scorching .376/.427/.662 slash line and 14 home runs. After transferring to Arkansas, he had a strikeout-heavy but still productive 2024 before exploding in 2025 – winning SEC Player of the Year and the Golden Spikes Award while hitting around .350/.434/.673 with 20–21 homers and leading the Razorbacks in nearly every offensive category.

He proved his wood-bat credentials in the Cape Cod League in 2024 (.309/.352/.642, 8 HR in just 21 games). Since turning pro, the results have been impressive early on:

Low-A Delmarva (2025): .288/.356/.500 (.856 OPS) in 20 games
• High-A Frederick (2026): .315 AVG, 10 HR, .980 OPS in 124 AB
Career minor-league line (through 2026 updates): .304/.367 with a .570+ slugging percentage and an OPS hovering near .930, including 12 home runs in 204 at-bats.

Traditional Stats & What They Show

Aloy’s calling card is his plus raw power (55 grade). He has a compact, explosive swing with good bat speed and the ability to drive the ball with authority to all fields – though he can get pull-happy at times. He’s maintained a solid batting average in pro ball while producing extra-base damage.

Plate Discipline Snapshot:

• Walk rate: Average (8–10% range)

• Strikeout rate: 20–28% – shows real swing-and-miss risk, especially against breaking balls and spin

He’s an aggressive hitter who improved his contact rates in college, but he still chases too much and can get beat in the zone.

Advanced Metrics & Deeper Evaluation

This is where things get interesting. Aloy’s hard-hit rate sat around 54% in college, backed by strong exit velocities and barrel rates. These metrics support legitimate 20+ homer potential in the big leagues, even against better pitching and wood bats.

However, the data also highlights clear areas for growth:

• Elevated chase rate (O-Swing%) contributes to those strikeouts.

• In-zone contact and miss rates (especially vs. spin) show he still has swing-and-miss inside the strike zone.

His batted-ball profile leans power-oriented with pull tendencies, but he has the athleticism and hand-eye coordination to develop into a more complete hitter. The advanced numbers help explain why his production has been strong so far while also flagging the exact adjustments needed for MLB success.

Defense & Position Outlook

Aloy moves well for his size with smooth actions, reliable hands, and good instincts. His arm is solid-average – enough for the left side of the infield. While his speed is fringy/average at best, he has answered early questions about range and has shown defensive improvement.

Most scouts project him as a potential average (or slightly better) defender at shortstop, at least early in his career, with 2B and 3B as comfortable fallbacks. I personally see him sliding over to second base long-term, where his power bat would profile very well.

Floor, Ceiling & Big-League Outlook

Ceiling: Above-average everyday player or All-Star potential – think 20–25+ home runs from a middle-infield spot, solid OBP if he refines his approach, and enough defense to stay at SS or 2B.

Floor: Solid regular or strong utility/bench bat at 2B/3B. His power and defensive versatility give him a relatively high floor for a power-first prospect.

Comparisons: He reminds some evaluators of a more athletic Ian Desmond-type profile (power, tools, position versatility). There are also stylistic similarities to current Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg – a powerful right-handed bat with defensive flexibility.

Final Take

Wehiwa Aloy is an exciting, toolsy pick for the Orioles. His plus raw power jumps out of the bat, and his early professional success is encouraging. The big question is how much he can tighten his plate discipline and reduce swing-and-miss, especially against quality spin.

If Aloy continues making adjustments, Baltimore may have found another impact middle-infielder power bat. He has the talent to move quickly (possible ETA 2028) and become a fan favorite with a powerful swing and Hawaiian flair.