Granden Kinnie: SS/2B, (2024) Birmingham Seaholm, MI. 6-foot-1, 212-pound. (66.6 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then uses a small controlled stride. He created some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; has developing hands, developing consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.78.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Granden Kinnie: SS/2B, (2024) Birmingham Seaholm, MI. 6-foot-1, 212-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 96 mph. Starts in a wide stance with a high load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed was efficient, displayed an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 82 mph; shows hard hands, choppy average feet, and a developing exchange. Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were late. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.35. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he used a long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed low balance point and even shoulders. Lands soft with a falling off finish. Showed slight running action and sporadic glove side command. Shows fading late action and in the zone down in the zone control on his tight 10/4 slider. 

Granden Kinnie

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Granden Kinnie: SS/2B, (2024) Birmingham Seaholm, MI. 6-foot, 205-pound. Athletic at the plate, Kinnie clocked an exit velocity of 91 mph. (61.7 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a long stride. Has explosive bat speed, level swing plane and level finish. He created some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Smooth while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; had a quick exchange, consistent footwork, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot and a quick arm action. Capable on the mound, had a moderate arm action and a ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows decent effort. Has a consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with recoil finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 74-76 mph; had some action and control down in the zone with straight movement. (Max spin ; Avg ). His sharp curveball (62-66) has down in the zone control and sweeping action. (Max spin ; Avg ). Throws a sharp changeup that shows down in the zone command and plus action. 

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Granden Kinnie: SS/2B, (2024) Seaholm, MI. 5-foot-11, 190-pound. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (58.73 mph bat speed average). (17.97 mph hand speed average). Begins in a crouched stance with a compact load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is some and displays a level swing plane. Aggressive approach. Confident in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 70 mph; had firm hands, a natural exchange, and rhythmic footwork. Fields the ball deep. Used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.64.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Granden Kinnie, Seaholm, 2024, MI

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Capable. Starts in a crouched stance with a compact load, then uses a leg kick. Some bat speed. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 78.25 mph. 58.73 mph bat speed average. 17.97 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Firm hands, rhythmic footwork, natural exchange. Confident. Glovework was used deep. 

Arm: 70 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.64 (60-yard).