23.6
Hand Speed (max)
10/22/22
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Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Proportional build with strength.
Hits: SH. Even set, simple load, simple stride, flow to front foot, barrel quiet extension to middle,LHH flow to stride foot barrel set with elbow drive, closed land. Short path easy stroke, repeats movements, consistent path to extension.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 MPH. 356' max distance. Line drives all over field, pull side power with more power to come.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short over the top slot.
Defense: 1.90-2.01 pop times. Quick exchange with clean transfer. Slight head lean to clear hand, athletic out of stance, soft hands to receive, instincts to block with easy fluidity.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 72.13 Edge Score
Player Spotlight
Cade Palmer: C, (2025) Russellvile, AR. 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid frame. Projectable in the box, the switch hitter recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. (66.9 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a compact rhythmic load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Has flashed present bat speed, short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up lots of balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 72 mph; shows a quick clean transfer, athletic quick feet, and soft consistent hands. he produced a pop time of 2.07-2.16. Average flexibility and athletic setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick short arm action. Recorded a time of 8.18 in the 60-yard dash.
Scout Evaluation
Cade Palmer, Russellvile, 2025, AR
Position: C
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid frame.
Hit: (Switch) Projectable. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a compact rhythmic load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Flashed present bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 82.2 mph. 66.9 mph bat speed average. 19.0 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.07-2.16 pop times. Soft consistent hands, athletic quick footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic setup with average flexibility.
Arm: 72 mph catcher velocity. Quick short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 8.18 (60-yard).