Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

RHP
SS

Kaden
Lai

Maranatha (HS) • CA
5' 11" • 171.7LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: 5Star Pacific
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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
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Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

85.4
Velocity (max)
7/30/25
82 - 84.2
Velo Range
7/30/25
2097
Spin Rate (avg)
7/30/25

Changeup

73.3 - 74.2
Velo Range
7/30/25
1759
Spin Rate (avg)
1/02/25

Curveball

67.9 - 70.2
Velo Range
5/31/25
2362
Spin Rate (avg)
1/02/25

Slider

69.9 - 71.8
Velo Range
7/30/25
2335
Spin Rate (avg)
1/02/25
Power
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
5/31/25
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/02/25
296
Distance (max)
5/31/25
60
Sweet Spot %
5/31/25
Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/02/25
68
Bat Speed (max)
5/31/25
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
5/31/25
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.62
60-yd
5/31/25
4.19
30-yd
5/31/25
1.84
10-yd
5/31/25
17.9
Run speed (max)
5/31/25
Defense
86
INF Velo
5/31/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2025
60 Yard Dash
7.74
Infield Velocity
86.0
Power / Speed Score
11.5
Orange County Preseason ID
Jan 2, 2025
Position
7.74
60-yard
85
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2025
Exit Velocity Max
89.1
Exit Velocity Avg
81.9
Distance Max
296
Distance Avg
163
Launch Angle Avg
13.0742
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Future Games Tryout: Fullerton
May 31, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Orange County Preseason ID
Jan 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.3
Bat Speed Max
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
62.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2025 Future Games Tryout: Fullerton
May 31, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Orange County Preseason ID
Jan 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
65.9
Bat Speed (max)
62.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2075
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2283
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1553
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2103
Slider
Total Movement Avg
2025 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 30, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
82.0 - 84.2
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,234
Spin Rate (max)
2,097
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.6
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 70.1
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,481
Spin Rate (max)
2,326
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.1
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 71.8
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,297
Spin Rate (max)
2,059
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.2
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 74.2
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,355
Spin Rate (max)
1,278
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2025 Future Games Tryout: Fullerton
May 31, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
82.8
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 82.0
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,190
Spin Rate (max)
2,019
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.6
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 70.2
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,274
Spin Rate (max)
2,140
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
71.0
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 70.8
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,187
Spin Rate (max)
2,042
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Orange County Preseason ID
Jan 2, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 81.5
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,164
Spin Rate (max)
2,065
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.8
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 67.8
Velo Range
64.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,384
Spin Rate (max)
2,362
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.8
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 69.7
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,397
Spin Rate (max)
2,335
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.5
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 73.3
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,909
Spin Rate (max)
1,759
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2025
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
2025 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 30, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
2025 Future Games Tryout: Fullerton
May 31, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.8
2025 Future Games Tryout: Fullerton
May 31, 2025
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
68 - 70
CB
70 - 71
SL
Orange County Preseason ID
Jan 2, 2025
Pitching
82
Max FB
78 - 81
FB
66 - 68
CB
72 - 73
CH
68 - 70
SL

Game Performance

2025
10 Yard Dash
1.84
30 Yard Dash
4.19
60 Yard Dash
7.62
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
2025 Future Games Tryout: Fullerton
May 31, 2025
Vald
1.84
10-yd
4.19
30-yd
7.62
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
Orange County Preseason ID
Jan 2, 2025
Vald
1.04
RSI (max)
21.0
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

5/31/25
Kaden Lai, Maranatha (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS Wiry two-way player with a balanced approach at the plate and three pitch mix on the mound.
Body: 5-11, 158-pounds. Wiry frame with sloped shoulders, more fill on its way.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, tall/fall down the mound, in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, easy, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Solid carry through the zone, plays with late arm side tail. T2190, 2019 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Deep, two-plane shape with heavy drop and sweep. T2274, 2140 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Sweeper with late glove-side break and vertical tilt. T2187, 2042 average rpm.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
5/31/25
Kaden Lai, Maranatha (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS Wiry two-way player with a balanced approach at the plate and three pitch mix on the mound.
Body: 5-11, 158-pounds. Wiry frame with sloped shoulders, more fill on its way.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and relaxed, loads early into a small stride, balanced finish. Natural look, stays on top of the ball. 64.5 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.8 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Full circle, high 3/4 slot, aggressive follow through.
Defense: Steady head, loose, flashes lateral quickness.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
1/02/25

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry frame with room to add strength.
Delivery: Calm delivery. Leads with front hip. Short stride, tall posture through release.
Arm Action: RH. Loose three quarters release.
FB:
T82, 78-81 mph. Arm side run that plays towards inner half. Ball flies out of hand. T2164, 2065 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Big vertical break. T2384, 2362 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Sharp horizontal break with some vertical break. T2397, 2335 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Arm side run that plays off of fastball. T1909, 1759 average rpm.

Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-11, 150 pounds. Wiry frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance that evens out when he strides. Lowers hands after load. Higher launch angle that produces a lot of fly balls. 62.1 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 292-foot max batted distance. Hits the ball where it's pitched.
Arm: RH. INF - 85.00 mph. Low three quarters release. Loose arm.
Defense: Active footwork through the play.
Athletic Testing: 7.74 runner in the 60-yard dash; Long strides.

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Physical

2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2025 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 30, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
171.7
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
2025 Future Games Tryout: Fullerton
May 31, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
158.3
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Orange County Preseason ID
Jan 2, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
147.9
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)