@Cadedefendis23 25.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/09/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
Cade
Defendis
Westfield (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls Grey
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls Grey
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/09/24
19.3
Rot. Acc (max)
3/09/24
38
Hard Hit %
3/01/25
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/09/24
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/01/25
317
Distance (max)
3/09/24
82
Sweet Spot %
6/18/24
7.14
60-yd
3/01/25
3.92
30-yd
3/01/25
1.90
10-yd
3/01/25
20.2
Run speed (max)
3/01/25
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
3/01/25
1.94 - 2.07
Pop Time
3/01/25
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
7/06/23
75 - 76
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.94 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.58
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.15
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.6
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.12 - 2.29
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
85
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
0.8977
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
209
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.2161
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
261
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
155
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.4555
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
85
Distance (avg)
180
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason Preview
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.2
Exit Velocity (max)
68.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
129
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.3
Exit Velocity (max)
69.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason Preview
Mar 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Game Performance
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.38
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
8.38
60-yd
14.6
Run speed (max)
1.43
RSI (max)
1.43
RSI (avg)
1,152
Jump Power (max)
26.1
Jump Height (max)
26.1
Jump Height (avg)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.9
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.92
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.14
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2025
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
69.15
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Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Quick hand load and stride. Hands are direct to ball. Whippy hands, keeps them inside and stays loose. Good extention through the point of contact. Stays balanced and light on feet. 68.8 mph bat speed with 4 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.0 mph. 282' max distance. 88.1 max exit velocity, averaged 79 mph. 282' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Loose arm action from high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 1.95-2.12 pop times. 1.95-2.12 pop times. Controlled footwork from crouch. Soft hands when recieving.
ATH: 7.60 runner in the 60. 7.60 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean build with a projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with hands high and tight. Comfortable, small load into drive leg with a short stride towards the pitcher. Hands work down slightly in preparation of swing and upper body moves rotationally on an axis. Longer swing with a pullside/lift approach.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Fundamental, loose arm action rom an over the top slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.15 pop times. Quick out of catchers stance with some athleticism in the feet. Good receiver.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Lean build
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance. Quiet upper body load with a short stride. Short, simple swing that works uphill after contact. High finish. Gap-to-gap approach. 61 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 69 mph. 243' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-66 mph. Short arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.14-2.19 pop times. Quick, consistent footwork with soft hands. Flexible setup.
ATH: 8.02 runner in the 60. 1.89 in the 10 yard split.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Lean
Hits: RHH. Tall, balanced stance. Small load with short stride. Short, fluid swing - gets to extension.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 69.2 MPH. 261' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Short, H 3/4 slot
Defense: 2.12-2.29 pop times. Clean exchange with quick feet. Sure hands
Run: 8.38 runner in the 60.