@kale_nakamura 20.4
Hand Speed (max)
8/11/23
CLASS OF 2027
C
2B
Kale
Nakamura
Wheatland Union (HS) • CA
5' 5" • 159.2LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: The Rock 2027
5' 5" • 159.2LBSR/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: The Rock 2027
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
62.8
Bat Speed (max)
1/26/25
10.9
Rot. Acc (max)
8/11/23
-
Hard Hit %
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
1/26/25
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/26/25
288
Distance (max)
6/06/23
83
Sweet Spot %
8/05/23
7.65
60-yd
1/26/25
4.11
30-yd
1/26/25
1.68
10-yd
1/26/25
17.4
Run speed (max)
1/26/25
71
INF Velo
8/05/23
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
1/26/25
2.00 - 2.25
Pop Time
1/26/25
Positional Tools
2025
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.13 - 2.34
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Hitting
2025
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
271
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
148
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.3897
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.2722
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Northern California Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
California State Games
Aug 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
99
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
The Rock Scout Day 2023
Aug 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.0
Exit Velocity (max)
69.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
NorCal Rising Stars Game
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rising Stars ID: Sacramento
May 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
77.5
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
209
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
16.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Northern California Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Blast - Hitting
16.8
Hand Speed (max)
16.4
Hand Speed (avg)
62.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
California State Games
Aug 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
59.8
Bat Speed (max)
58.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
The Rock Scout Day 2023
Aug 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
58.6
Bat Speed (max)
56.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.29
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.93
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.11
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.65
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Northern California Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Vald
1.68
10-yd
4.11
30-yd
7.65
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
1.05
RSI (max)
18.8
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
60.74
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- NorCal Preseason All-State: Catcher Analysis - Mar 3, 2025
- California State Games: Fielding Leaderboards - Aug 21, 2023
- Rising Stars ID Sacramento: Swift Running Leaderboards - May 12, 2023
- Rising Stars ID Sacramento: TrackMan Hitting Leaderboards - May 12, 2023
- Rising Stars ID Sacramento: Speed/Fielding Stats - May 12, 2023
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Physical
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-5, 159-pounds. Athletic build with good proportions, more fill on its way.
Hit: RHH. Low crouch, heavy load onto back leg, early footstrike. Heavy hand load, longer path, smooth. 61.5 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 271' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Hand to ear, dart thrower, confident arm.
Defense: 2.00-2.25 pop times. Natural and athletic, quick to stand up, confident.
ATH: 7.65 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 4.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 60.74 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/2B Nakamura has plenty of time to develop as a player, his current instincts and athleticism set a solid foundation.
Body: 5-5, 142-pounds. Short, compact build. Room to grow and add mass. Solid base of proportions.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed tall stance, front foot offset open, bat is vertical at the letters. Small load, lets body carry momentum with the bat following. Long stride. Consistent output of hard line drives up the middle. 58.6 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 261' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-68 mph. Fast trigger, whipping motion leaves throws on a path downhill.
Defense: 2.13-2.18 pop times. Calm and subtle hands when framing. Moves feet and body efficiently to get into throwing positions.
ATH: 7.93 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.