87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/02/20
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Kaden Rapp: C/1B, (2021) Hennessey, OK. 5-foot-11, 195-pound solid frame. At the plate, Rapp had an exit velocity of 87 mph. Started in a crouched stance with a wrapping load, then used a quick stride just before his swing. Bat speed is above average, displays an inside-out swing plane and level finish. He Barreled up some balls during the round. Opposite field approach. Behind the plate, recorded a pop time of 2.06-2.28, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 70 mph; has a fluid exchange, developing feet and firm hands. Some flexibility and narrow setup.Showed decent accuracy to the base and a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.66.
Demonstrated a physical, filled-out 5-foot-11, 195-pound frame with present strength and a feel for his body. The right-handed hitter begins from an even, balanced setup utilizing a controlled toe-tap stride to initiate his swing. Generated advanced sink into a strong lower-half creating a slightly uphill barrel path through contact point yielding backspin on 83 mph bat-exit velocities to the pull-side gap. Showcased some barrel whip with loud contact when getting the ball out in front. Hits behind the baseball well allowing for the lower half to be fluid into a stiff front-side. Recorded a 7.69 60-yard dash. The primary backstop flashed adequate receiving skills using a soft glove hand and compact crouch upon catch point. Pop times ranged from 2.14-2.28 on accurate throws of 70 mph from the crouch out of a short, high ¾ arm-slot.