Prep Baseball Report
Caden Castleman
Caden Castleman
Caden Castleman
Caden Castleman

CLASS OF 2028

LHP
1B

Caden
Castleman

El Paso-Gridley (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 228.2LBS
L/L • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: 16u Ks Rhino
2028 National

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Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

85.1
Velocity (max)
8/03/26
82 - 84.2
Velo Range
8/03/26
2379
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/26

Changeup

78.8 - 80
Velo Range
8/03/26
1704
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/26

Curveball

72 - 74
Velo Range
8/03/26
2461
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/26

Slider

68 - 70
Velo Range
2/19/25
2377
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/25
Power
91
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/26
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/26
284
Distance (max)
2/18/26
27
Sweet Spot %
2/18/26
Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/26
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/26
10.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/26
9
Hard Hit %
2/18/26
Run
7.66
60-yd
2/18/26
4.25
30-yd
2/18/26
1.87
10-yd
2/18/26
18.0
Run speed (max)
2/18/26
Defense
81
INF Velo
2/18/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2026
60 Yard Dash
7.66
Infield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2026
Position
7.66
60-yard
81
INF Velo
91
Exit Velo

Hitting

2026
Exit Velocity Max
91.0
Exit Velocity Avg
79.3
Distance Max
284
Distance Avg
112
Launch Angle Avg
3.117
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
112
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
Hand Speed Max
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
20.7
Bat Speed Max
74.4
Bat Speed Avg
68.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1975
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2435
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1614
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
75.5
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
2379
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
Sinker
Velocity Avg
82.2
Sinker
Spin Rate Avg
1848
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2055
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2251
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1640
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2377
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
85.1
Velocity (max)
82.0 - 84.2
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,104
Spin Rate (max)
1,968
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.1
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 73.6
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,477
Spin Rate (max)
2,428
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.1
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.0
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,670
Spin Rate (max)
1,553
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Central Illinois Summer ID
Jul 7, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
84.4
Velocity (max)
82.7 - 84.2
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,899
Spin Rate (max)
1,864
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
73.1
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 73.1
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,493
Spin Rate (max)
2,431
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
78.8
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 78.6
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,635
Spin Rate (max)
1,570
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
83.4
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 83.2
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,888
Spin Rate (max)
1,848
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 81.6
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,269
Spin Rate (max)
2,180
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
69.0
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 69.0
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,512
Spin Rate (max)
2,461
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
76.9
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 76.9
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,759
Spin Rate (max)
1,704
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
77.2
Velocity (max)
73.7 - 77.2
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,434
Spin Rate (max)
2,379
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
79.5
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 79.2
Velo Range
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,116
Spin Rate (max)
2,055
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
67.5
Velocity (max)
60.2 - 67.5
Velo Range
60.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,332
Spin Rate (max)
2,251
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.5
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 69.5
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,407
Spin Rate (max)
2,377
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
75.2
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.1
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,748
Spin Rate (max)
1,640
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

2026
2025
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2026
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+

Pitching Velos

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
67.5
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2026
Pitching
85
Max FB
82 - 84
FB
72 - 74
CB
79 - 80
CH
Central Illinois Summer ID
Jul 7, 2026
Pitching
84
Max FB
83 - 84
FB
71 - 73
CB
77 - 79
CH
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2026
Pitching
82
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
67 - 69
CB
75 - 77
CH
74 - 77
CT
Rock Summer Championship 15U
Jun 12, 2025
Pitching
76
Max FB
75 - 76
FB
70 - 71
CH
65 - 67
SL
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 79
FB
60 - 68
CB
74 - 75
CH
68 - 70
SL

Game Performance

2026
10 Yard Dash
1.86
30 Yard Dash
4.25
60 Yard Dash
7.66
Top Speed (MPH)
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2026
Vald
1.87
10-yd
4.25
30-yd
7.66
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
2025
Edge Score
63.97
Edge Score
53.6
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2026
Visual Skills
63.97
Edge Score
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Visual Skills
53.60
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

7/07/26
Uncommitted. Strong, durable 6-foot, 223-pound frame, developed lower-half. Stretch only delivery, long-levered operation, powerful drop/drive lower-half, works in-line. Long arm action out of the glove, high ¾ slot. Fastball played in the 82-84 mph range with running action arm-side - also featured a sinker in the 81-83 mph range with up to -19” of run. Quality spin on the curveball with nearly 2,500 rpm, showing big horizontal break with 17” on his best pitch, 71-73 mph. Changeup played in the 77-78 mph range with slight run arm-side, flashed feel around the zone.
2/18/26

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11.5, 220-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Tow-tap stride, open base, balanced, lower hands.  Flat path, smooth, loose hands, works on top of the ball.   68.8 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (79.3 avg.); 284-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 81 mph. High 3/4 release, compact.
Defense: Easy transfer, works around the ball, one hand gather.
Athletic Testing: 7.66 runner in the 60-yard dash;
Vizual Edge: 63.97 Edge Score.

Delivery: Stretch-only, simple knee tuck, drop/drive, lands in line.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, half arm circle.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. 2S: Clean out of the hand, ASR. T2269, 2180 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Some sweep, developing. T2512, 2461 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Firm, shows some hard downer. T1759, 1704 average rpm.
CUT: 74-77 mph. Flashes hard action.

2/19/25

Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 220 pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Delivery: Stretch-only operation; high leg lift with slight tuck and coil; tall/fall mechanics working in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action from a ¾ slot.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Straight action with occasional rise. T2116, 2055 average rpm.
CB: 60-68 mph. 11/5 shape; similar shape to the slider. T2332, 2251 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. 11/5 action; lands low at times. T2407, 2377 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Works to the bottom of the zone; some fade. T1748, 1640 average rpm.

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Physical

2026
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2026
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
228.2
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Central Illinois Summer ID
Jul 7, 2026
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
223.6
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2026
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
219.1
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht