A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
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.
Cade Cantrell, Knob Noster (MO), 2028 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-2, 172-pounds. Tall athletic build. Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a high leg lift before striding closed and falling off after landing. FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Mostly strikes, feel for moderate spin, keeps its plane. T2074, 1922 average rpm. SL: 66-68 mph. Mostly strikes, feel for high spin, right to left break. T2387, 2283 average rpm. CH: 69-70 mph. Developing accuracy, kills spin, keeps its plane. T1636, 1532 average rpm.
6/09/25
RHP Cade Cantrell (Knob Noster, 2028) has firmly established himself as one of the top young arms in the Show-Me State, and Tuesday’s outing further solidified that status. Lean and projectable at 6-foot-2, 172 pounds, Cantrell’s fastball jumps out of the hand, topping at 84.2 mph in this look, with other summer outings showing it as high as 87 mph. His go-to secondary offering was a sweeping 66–68 mph slider with over 2,300 RPM and an eye-opening -20.5 inches of horizontal movement, giving it true swing-and-miss potential. He also flashed feel for a fading 69–70 mph changeup to round out a well-advanced three-pitch mix. With present stuff, command, and plenty of projection left, Cantrell is a name to know moving forward in Missouri’s 2028 class.
7/09/24
Cade Cantrell, Knob Noster (MO), 2028 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-0, 153-pounds. Projectable high-waisted frame. Room to add strength. Delivery: Uptempo side-step delivery. Repeats well. High balance point working downhill with aggression. Strong lead leg with some extension out front. Lands slightly closed, working across his body. Arm Action: RH. Long to short high-3/4 arm action. FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Heavy action around the zone. T2204, 2127 average rpm. SL: 68-70 mph. Sharp 11/5 break with depth. Solid feel. T2712, 2629 average rpm. CH: 71-72 mph. Solid fade action. Kills spin. T1679, 1629 average rpm. ATH: 23.50 max vertical.
7/09/24
RHP Cade Cantrell (Knob Noster, 2028) put together an impressive bullpen that was mature beyond his years in this look. The lean, projectable, 6-foot, 153-pound righty ran his fastball up to 84.3 mph, with plenty more to come, consistently sitting at 80-83 mph and playing with carry through the zone. His best secondary pitch at the moment looks to be his slider which he threw at 68-69 mph with an average, bullet-like spin rate of 2,629 RPM. Cantrell also turned over a low spin changeup at 70-72 mph that played with arm side run.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 172-pounds. Tall athletic build.
Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a high leg lift before striding closed and falling off after landing.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Mostly strikes, feel for moderate spin, keeps its plane. T2074, 1922 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Mostly strikes, feel for high spin, right to left break. T2387, 2283 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Developing accuracy, kills spin, keeps its plane. T1636, 1532 average rpm.
Cade Cantrell, Knob Noster (MO), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 153-pounds. Projectable high-waisted frame. Room to add strength.
Delivery: Uptempo side-step delivery. Repeats well. High balance point working downhill with aggression. Strong lead leg with some extension out front. Lands slightly closed, working across his body.
Arm Action: RH. Long to short high-3/4 arm action.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Heavy action around the zone. T2204, 2127 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Sharp 11/5 break with depth. Solid feel. T2712, 2629 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Solid fade action. Kills spin. T1679, 1629 average rpm.
ATH: 23.50 max vertical.
RHP Cade Cantrell (Knob Noster, 2028) put together an impressive bullpen that was mature beyond his years in this look. The lean, projectable, 6-foot, 153-pound righty ran his fastball up to 84.3 mph, with plenty more to come, consistently sitting at 80-83 mph and playing with carry through the zone. His best secondary pitch at the moment looks to be his slider which he threw at 68-69 mph with an average, bullet-like spin rate of 2,629 RPM. Cantrell also turned over a low spin changeup at 70-72 mph that played with arm side run.