Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2028

C
RHP

Anderson
Kaufmann

Alton (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 172.4LBS
R/R • 15yr 2mo
Travel Team: STL Legacy
2028 National

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/22/25
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
7/25/23
19.3
Rot. Acc (max)
9/22/24
14
Hard Hit %
9/22/24
Power
93
Exit Velocity (max)
9/22/24
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/22/24
334
Distance (max)
2/22/25
78
Sweet Spot %
7/25/23
Run
7.18
60-yd
2/17/24
4.03
30-yd
2/22/25
1.75
10-yd
7/24/24
19.2
Run speed (max)
2/22/25
Defense
77
INF Velo
3/29/23
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
2/22/25
1.88 - 1.98
Pop Time
9/22/24
Pitching

Fastball

87.1
Velocity (max)
2/22/25
84.8 - 86.3
Velo Range
2/22/25
2147
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/25

Changeup

76.6 - 79.1
Velo Range
2/22/25
1765
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24

Curveball

68 - 71
Velo Range
2/22/25
2015
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/25

Slider

72 - 74.1
Velo Range
2/22/25
1926
Spin Rate (avg)
9/22/24

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.23
Pop Time
1.89 - 2.01
Catcher Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
12.8
60 Yard Dash
7.18
Pop Time
1.88 - 2.03
Catcher Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
12.9
Pop Time
2.00 - 2.21
Catcher Velocity
76.0
Infield Velocity
77.0
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Position
7.23
60-yard
1.89 - 2.01
Pop Time
79
C Velo
93
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Legacy Scout Day
Sep 22, 2024
Position
1.88 - 1.98
Pop Time
76
C Velo
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Position
7.34
60-yard
1.94 - 2.00
Pop Time
75
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Position
7.18
60-yard
2.00 - 2.03
Pop Time
76
C Velo
88
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Position
2.00 - 2.08
Pop Time
76
C Velo
Power Speed Score
UA Prospects Scout Day
Mar 29, 2023
Position
2.10 - 2.21
Pop Time
77
INF Velo
71
C Velo

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
92.6
Exit Velocity Avg
82.6
Distance Max
334
Distance Avg
193
Launch Angle Avg
20.1087
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
82.1
Distance Max
321
Distance Avg
183
Launch Angle Avg
15.326
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.6
Exit Velocity Avg
79.5
Distance Max
291
Distance Avg
194
Launch Angle Avg
18.9513
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Legacy Scout Day
Sep 22, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
139
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
JFG Workout OK/MOKAN/MO
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
UA Prospects Scout Day
Mar 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
77.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
19.3
Bat Speed Max
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
68.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
18.7
Hand Speed Avg
17.5
Bat Speed Max
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
64.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.1
Hand Speed Avg
17.9
Bat Speed Max
74.1
Bat Speed Avg
69.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Legacy Scout Day
Sep 22, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
17.5
Hand Speed (max)
16.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
JFG Workout OK/MOKAN/MO
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2147
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2015
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1587
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1891
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2059
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1924
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1701
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1926
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
87.1
Velocity (max)
84.8 - 86.3
Velo Range
85.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,235
Spin Rate (max)
2,147
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
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 70.5
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,023
Spin Rate (max)
2,015
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
74.1
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 74.1
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,917
Spin Rate (max)
1,891
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
79.2
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 79.1
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,692
Spin Rate (max)
1,587
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Legacy Scout Day
Sep 22, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
82.6 - 84.0
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,126
Spin Rate (max)
2,071
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
69.1
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 69.1
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,071
Spin Rate (max)
1,977
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
71.8
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 71.8
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,976
Spin Rate (max)
1,926
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
76.3
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.2
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,662
Spin Rate (max)
1,621
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.0
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 83.5
Velo Range
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,137
Spin Rate (max)
2,046
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
69.3
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 69.0
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,956
Spin Rate (max)
1,882
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
77.0
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 76.4
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,853
Spin Rate (max)
1,765
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

2024
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
78.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.8
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Pitching
87
Max FB
85 - 86
FB
68 - 71
CB
77 - 79
CH
72 - 74
SL
Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2024
Pitching
80
Max FB
76 - 79
FB
62 - 67
CB
71 - 73
CH
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Pitching
84
Max FB
81 - 84
FB
67 - 69
CB
74 - 76
CH
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Pitching
70
Max FB
76 - 78
FB
63 - 67
CB
72 - 73
CH
UA Prospects Scout Day
Mar 29, 2023
Pitching
79
Max FB
75 - 77
FB
63 - 65
CB
64 - 66
CH
65 - 66
CT

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.75
30 Yard Dash
4.07
60 Yard Dash
7.34
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
4.15
60 Yard Dash
7.50
Top Speed (MPH)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.07
30-yd
7.34
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
2.03
RSI (max)
26.2
Jump Height (max)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Swift
2.11
RSI (max)
25.3
Jump Height (max)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.50
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
JFG Workout OK/MOKAN/MO
Jul 25, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.50
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.79
30 Yard Dash
4.03
60 Yard Dash
7.23
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Vald
1.79
10-yd
4.03
30-yd
7.23
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
20.8
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2024
Edge Score
57.56

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/22/25
C/RHP Anderson Kaufmann (Alton, 2028) continues to solidify as one of the top names to know in the freshman class. Kaufmann provided one of the more polished bullpens of the event, and one of the more polished of the entire Illinois Preseason ID schedule as well. He displayed confidence on the mound in all of his pitches, working with pace throughout. His fastball sat 84-86 mph and topped out at 87.1 mph, throwing it for strikes 100% of the time, per Trackman. He threw both a slider and a curveball - his slider having the slight edge in this look with sharp, horizontal bite. His change-up sat 76-79 mph with heavy fade (avg. 18.7” of HM), looking like an out-potential type of pitch. The 5-foot-11, 172-pound backstop still continues to look like one of the top defensive catchers in the state as well. He topped at 79 mph from the crouch playing clean and repeatable out of the crouch while mixing in a low pop time of 1.89. Name to circle in the 2028 Illinois class.
8/14/24

UTIL Anderson Kaufmann (Alton) had a productive week in multiple aspects. He led the team in hits throughout the week, going 4-for-6 with three RBIs and three runs scored; showing a whippy barrel and the ability to use the whole field. He’s a confident receiver with the ability to limit the run game with his strong arm (T76 mph) and quick glove-to-hand, producing a pop-time as low as 1.94 seconds. He threw the ball extremely well when he took the ball in the playoffs, going three shutout innings with just two hits allowed, no walks and three strikeouts - working consistently in the upper-70s (T80 mph), though we’ve seen him up to 84 mph in the past.

2/17/24

The only 2028 prospect in attendance, RHP/C Anderson Kaufmann (Alton) appears to be a budding name from the Metro East in his class. Kaufmann has athleticism and present strength in a 5-foot-11, 170-pound frame that’s likely to continue to bolster his physicality as he continues to mature. On the mound, his delivery is plenty easy, touching 84 mph on his fastball, but sitting mostly 81-83 mph. He threw a tight-spinning curveball in the upper-60s and a mid-70s change-up with an average of 17 inches of run. He displayed all kinds of ease and rhythm at the plate, sending his hardest hit ball 88.4 mph and 316 feet. Behind the plate he showed bounce and flexibility, recording his lowest pop time of 2.00 while recording his hardest bullet down to second at 76 mph. Kaufmann is a sure-fire name-to-know in the 2028 class.

2/17/24

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with lean strength.
Hit: RHH. Quiet start, really looks the part. Tall stance, narrow base, loads in rhythm and strides short with balance through contact. Extension through contact, uphill path, intent to lift the ball, middle of the field approach. 65.1 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short quick arm stroke, high 3/4 finish with intent.
Defense: 2.00-2.03 pop times. Athletic feet, quick out the crouch, keeps his direction to the bag. Square blocker.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.

2/17/24

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with lean strength.
Delivery: Simple, athletic delivery, repeats. Tall/fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm path with quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Plays clean out of the hand, locates low. T2137, 2046 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 11/5 shape, feel to land. T1956, 1882 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Downer action with some fade, maintains T1853, 1765 average rpm.

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Physical

2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
172.4
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Legacy Scout Day
Sep 22, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
JFG Workout WI/IL/IN
Jul 23, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
163.6
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)