Super 60 Spotlight: Kendal Ewell

9.16.18 - Eastern Kentucky commit and currently ranked No. 27 in the Illinois’ 2019 class. 6-foot-3, 200-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder; extra-large, long-limbed, athletic, projectable build. Ewell, long known for his high-ceiling, has been taking huge strides in his game since the summer. At the plate, has some of the best raw power in the class. Made a lot of hard, loud contact over the weekend. Simple swing, minimal wasted movement, flashes electric hands and advanced bat speed. Launched a home run to dead-center field in the Championship game of the tournament. Doubled sharply to left in the morning game on Sunday and hit a double off the center field wall on Saturday. Should draw plenty of pro interest moving forward. 

7.10.18 - Eastern Kentucky commit. 6-foot-3, 200-pound, right-handed hitting outfielder/first baseman, lean projectable frame. Present, plus foot speed for size, 6.70 runner in the 60. Offensively hits out of a balanced stance, with short stride, good balance through contact. Loose easy bat speed, produced gap to gap contact. Exit velocity topped 94 mph from a tee. Ball jumped off the barrel in game. Defensively profiles at a corner, outfield action work through the baseball. Arm is long and loose, over the top with carry, 89 mph from the outfield. At first base hands proved playable, arm strength translated. Throws topped 88 mph across the diamond.

2.11.18 - 6-foot-3, 200-pound outfielder, long lean athletic frame. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short stride, good balance. Showed easy bat speed, hands are loose, ball jumps off the bat. Path is short made gap to gap contact, hits in rhythm. 93 mph exit velocity from the tee. 6.88 runner in the 60. Defensively arm action is loose, and works over the top, carries, 90 mph and crowhops through the baseball, average actions.

11.15.17 - Verbally committed to Eastern Kentucky.

10.27.17 - 6-foot-3, 185-pound, muscular, athletic, projectable frame. Stands out in a uniform and continues to add quality strength to his frame. Offensively, relaxed setup, simple swing and creates advanced bat speed for his age. Hands work loose and quick, showed feel for the barrel and ball jumps off his bat. In the outfield, athletic fluid actions, plays through the baseball. Loose, quick arm action, throws are true and carry. High-ceiling 2019 outfielder.

1.15.17 - 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed hitting OF/1B with a lanky, athletic frame. At the plate hits from a balanced, slightly opens stance with a short leg lift stride. Good balance with fluid rhythm. Fast bat with an uphill swing path and loose hands. Showed strength thru contact with an event best 94 mph exit velocity from a tee. Will develop more power as he continues to fill out his lanky frame. Continues to improve 60 time running a personal best 7.13. Defensively in the outfield has a long, loose arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with rangy actions. Threw 87 mph from the outfield. Also took drills at first base throwing 78 mph across the infield.

7.26.16 - 6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder with a projectable, athletic frame. Defensively has a loose arm action from an over the top slot. Accurate throws with carry throwing 83 mph from the outfield. Fluid, athletic defender with rangy actions. Plays thru the ball with a clean exchange and soft hands. At the plate hits from a balanced, slightly open stance with a short leg lift stride and good balance. Pull hitter with an uphill swing path and fluid rhythm. Showed strength thru contact with 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. 4.69 runner down the line.

6.8.16 - 6-foot-1, 175-pound two-way player, lean lanky frame with high upside. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, smooth loading action, leg lift stride, solid easy balance. Above average bat speed, solid approach, efficient bat path, line drive gap to gap type, loose hands, projectable bat. 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively moved athletically with confidence in the outfield, plays through the baseball, light feet and soft hands. Easy form runner, 7.70 in the 60. Arm played at 82 mph from the outfield, loose over the top slot, showed carry. On the mound delivery is repeatable and easy, showed athleticism and balance. Arm action is clean, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 77-80 mph, topped at 81 mph. Slider has loose action, ranged 65-72 mph. Changeup played at 66-67 mph.