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3/17/25
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RHP, Patrick Kennedy, Champaign Central, 2025 Lake Land commit. Athletic, 6-foot, 181-pound frame, round shoulders. Kennedy got the start and threw it well for Champaign Central, going 3.2 innings with three hits, no earned runs, four walks and seven strikeouts. The right-hander has a simple yet athletic delivery, pairing with a whippy high ¾ arm action. His fastball cruised around 84-86 mph, getting up to 87-88 mph early on. To pair off the fastball he went to a downer curveball with depth and 11/5 shape in the mid-70s. He also swung it well in the later game that evening, going 2-for-2 with two runs scored.
Verbally committed to Lake Land JC.
RHP Patrick Kennedy (Champaign Central) is an intriguing uncommitted arm from the event. An athletic 6-foot, 181-pound frame with more to come, Kennedy showed easy, loose actions on the mound with a clean arm to pair. His fastball was up to 81.7 mph, playing mostly straight, and he also mixed in a slider at 70-72 mph with short, horizontal break. He attacked the zone with strikes throughout his two innings, tallying two strikeouts and one earned run.
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-0, 181.4-pounds.
Delivery: Short side-step into a medium leg-lift, smooth tempo, long stride that works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 release, long swing in the back.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Sinking action through the zone. T2013, 1905 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Sharp; confident 2-strike pitch; late tight breaking action. T1984, 1862 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. High-waisted with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced slightly crouched setup, small leg-kick stride. Smooth, easy load, aggressive hands through the zone, looks to drive the ball toe the pull-side. 69.7 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Quick, compact arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Accurate throws around the bag.
Defense: 2.14-2.19 pop times. One-knee setup, steady receiver. Quick out of the crouch, works in-line.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. High-waisted with some present strength throughout.
Delivery: Athletic, tall and fall delivery, plays directional and lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean, quick arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Plays mostly straight, clean out of the hand. T1982, 1936 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Thrown with arm speed, 11/5 shape, late, tight breaking action. T1766, 1674 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Fastball arm speed, down in the zone, late run and sink. T1774, 1648 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. High waisted frame with room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and short stride. Direct swing, line-drive approach, middle of the field.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Arm works with short and loose action into an over-the-top window.
Defense: 2.20-2.25 pop times. Reliable hands while receiving, uses a low transfer on throws to second. Stands up out of the crouch, gains ground.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Medium tempo athletic delivery, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Running action, feel for the armside. T1849, 1768 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Tight breaking 11/5 movement. T1706, 1550 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. Larger breaking 11/5 movement. T1758, 1725 average rpm.
CH: 65-68 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed and slot, similar shape to the fastball. T1609, 1480 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, quiet load and short stride. Balanced, repeatable swing, uphill tendencies through the zone, lifted approach to the middle of the field.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, flashed accuracy.
Defense: 2.36-2.51 pop times. Clean transfer, some feel, gains ground.
Run: 8.46 runner in the 60.