21.1
Hand Speed (max)
8/26/21
CLASS OF 2022
1B
LHP
Kaden
Krauss
Saugerties (HS) • NY
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/L • 21yr 6mo
Travel Team: Saugerties Dutchmen
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
8/26/21
15.4
Rot. Acc (max)
8/26/21
8
Hard Hit %
8/26/21
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
8/26/21
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/18/20
348
Distance (max)
8/26/21
42
Sweet Spot %
10/18/20
7.78
60-yd
8/26/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
70
INF Velo
8/26/21
72
OF Velo
10/18/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76.2
Velocity (max)
8/26/21
74 - 76
Velo Range
8/26/21
1835
Spin Rate (avg)
8/26/21
Changeup
63.3 - 63.3
Velo Range
10/18/20
1526
Spin Rate (avg)
10/18/20
Slider
61.1 - 65
Velo Range
8/26/21
1614
Spin Rate (avg)
8/26/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.78
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.81
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
10.6
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
348
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
184
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.9
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).
83.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
292
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
131
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.2
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.
2021 Summer Open: Downstate
Aug 26, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
72.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Last Chance Preview - Downstate
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
131
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.4
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.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.6
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.
2021 Summer Open: Downstate
Aug 26, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Last Chance Preview - Downstate
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1835
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1614
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1689
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1526
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 Summer Open: Downstate
Aug 26, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
76.2
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 75.7
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,005
Spin Rate (max)
1,835
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
65.2
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 65.0
Velo Range
60.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,746
Spin Rate (max)
1,614
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 Last Chance Preview - Downstate
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
72.7
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 72.6
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,788
Spin Rate (max)
1,689
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.3
Velocity (max)
63.3 - 63.3
Velo Range
61.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,556
Spin Rate (max)
1,526
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
Fastball
Rise+
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
Fastball
Rise+
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
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
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Physical: 6-foot-1, 185 pounds; Long, muscular build. 7.78 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Drops hands on the way back with an exaggerated leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a late one hand finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while sits back. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 70 MPH.
Pitching: Krauss uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has aShort stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while stabbing downward, while working through a high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 74-76 MPH; commands both sides. SL: 63-65 MPH; slurve like.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 172 pounds; high waisted, long frame. 7.81 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open stance with bend in the knees and front knee turned in while hands start out in front of the shoulder with the barrel resting on it; Knee knock leg kick with a toe tap at time before gaining ground while the hands push straight back. Strong effort from the back leg turning into a stiff front side with Barrel is direct with a flat path through the zone to a 2 hand finish. Solid contact through the middle and pull side; peak Trackman exit velocity of 83 MPH.
Defensively: Uses prep step; Active footwork playing through the ball routinely. Soft glove fielding the ball on the right side of the body with seamless transfers; moderate arm swing to a natural 3/4 release. OF - 72 MPH.
Pitching: Fundamental, balanced delivery with a leg lift just above the belt and coil before striding out to a slightly closed landing and pulling through to a repeatable release. Hand pushes straight down out of the glove before working through a clean 3/4 release. FB: Peak velo of 73 MPH, while sitting 68-71 MPH. Has life out of the hand with a Bauer Unit of 26 and advanced vertical ride up to 26.9". CH: 62-63 MPH. Good hand speed and tunneled well with the fastball .