25.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/24
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OF Cole Vander Velde (Evanston, 2025) looks to be an upside left-handed bat to follow from the event. Listed at 6-foot-4, 180-pounds, he has a lean, projectable build with plenty of room to add on muscle throughout his frame. At the plate, he has a loose, upside swing with a flat path that stays through the hitting zone, creating some extension through impact with a balanced finish, maxing out at 90.8 mph for his EV. He showed the ability to lift the ball to his pull-side, reaching up to 349’ for his max distance.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-4, 172-pounds. High-waisted, projectable frame. Round shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Open, balanced setup, leg-lift trigger. Easy swing, loose hands, long path.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Loose and clean arm action, works into a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Steady feet that stay active and play through the baseball. Sure handed with a reliable glove.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.