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Hand Speed (max)
1/29/23
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Rowan Foster, Derby (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Long lean frame with room for added strength.
Hit: SH. Upright setup with a balanced base, feet even, some rhythmic movement in hands. Uses a short leg lift trigger gaining some ground forward. Compact uphill path through the zone, some barrels. Power present with high exit velocity. Shows intent to hit the ball pull side. 73.8 mph bat speed with 23 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 149' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-91 mph.
Defense: Moderate stroke from a high 3/4 slot, shows feel for a sidearm slot as well. Power present with infield velocity up to 91. pop times. Aggressive athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 6.60 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.75 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 80.2 Edge Score
Rowan Foster, Derby (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 169-pounds. Athletic build with strength. Room to add on.
Hit: SH. Wide, balanced stance in the box, feet even. Slightly open stance from the right side. Simple, quiet load and small leg lift to toe-tap timing mechanism. Bat rests on shoulder from left side; hands slightly higher on right side. Quick, direct swing path to contact. Advanced hand speed. Barrel stays long through the zone. 66.8 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-91 mph. Quick arm action from a 3/4 slot. Flashed advanced arm strength.
Defense: Athletic mover with quick feet. Works around the ball well. Glove works outfront in middle of body. Smooth transfer with a slight pack after.
ATH: 6.80 runner in the 60. 1.65 in the 10 yard split. 26.20 max vertical.
With plenty of room to add on at 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, INF Rowan Foster (Derby, 2026) emerged as a name to follow in Kansas’ 2026 class. Foster showed off his offensive skill-set from both sides of the plate, displaying a short, simple, stroke that produced a max exit velocity of 90.6 mph. Additionally, Foster ran a 6.80 60, which was the top time at the event. Defensively, Foster posted a 91 mph mark across the diamond, second among all infielders and showcased sure-handed actions to pair.
Rowan Foster, Derby (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic build with some strength.
Hit: SH. SH. Simple in the box, weight is balanced, feet are in line on both sides of the plate. Hands start higher on the right side, while bat rests on shoulder from the left side. Advanced hand speed with a quick path to contact. Barrel is flat through the zone. 65 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Quick arm action from high 3/4 release.
Defense: Rhythmic footwork, smooth exchange to release.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60. 1.72 in the 10 yard split.
Vizual Edge: 69.16 Edge Score
Rowan Foster, Derby (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic build with some strength.
Hit: SH. SH. Simple in the box, weight is balanced, feet are in line on both sides of the plate. Hands start higher on the right side, while bat rests on shoulder from the left side. Advanced hand speed with a quick path to contact. Barrel is flat through the zone. 65 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Quick arm action from high 3/4 release.
Defense: Rhythmic footwork, smooth exchange to release.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60. 1.72 in the 10 yard split.
Vizual Edge: 69.16 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean and athletic frame with plenty of room for projection.
Hits: SH. From the right side, starts in a balanced stance with his hands high. From the left side, starts in an open stance with his hands in a similar position. Short stride trigger with smooth loading actions. Short and compact swing with whip through the zone. Uphill barrel path through contact.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 MPH. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.Short and athletic arm action, slight stab out of the glove. Ability to throw from multiple arm angles. Quick arm speed.
Defense: Active footwork, steady handed. Long pack at transfer, glove plays deep in middle of body.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean and athletic frame with plenty of room for projection.
Hits: SH. From the right side, starts in a balanced stance with his hands high. From the left side, starts in an open stance with his hands in a similar position. Short stride trigger with smooth loading actions. Short and compact swing with whip through the zone. Uphill barrel path through contact.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 MPH. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.Short and athletic arm action, slight stab out of the glove. Ability to throw from multiple arm angles. Quick arm speed.
Defense: Active footwork, steady handed. Long pack at transfer, glove plays deep in middle of body.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.