@KarsonHathaway 26.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/12/24
CLASS OF 2027
1B
RHP
Karson
Hathaway
Trinity (HS) • PA
6' 3" • 183.4LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Niners National 2027 Team
6' 3" • 183.4LBSR/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Niners National 2027 Team
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/14/26
21.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/14/26
89
Hard Hit %
8/04/26
102.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/14/26
94.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/04/26
368
Distance (max)
8/04/26
75
Sweet Spot %
2/19/23
7.43
60-yd
8/04/26
3.99
30-yd
2/14/26
1.65
10-yd
2/14/26
18.1
Run speed (max)
8/04/26
85
INF Velo
8/04/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
2/14/26
81.5 - 83.5
Velo Range
2/14/26
1974
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Changeup
73 - 74
Velo Range
2/14/26
1632
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/24
Curveball
67 - 69.1
Velo Range
2/14/26
1756
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Slider
71 - 73
Velo Range
2/14/26
1997
Spin Rate (avg)
2/14/26
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Hathaway stands 6-1, 204 pounds with a proportional build. Upperclass profile; physical gains more incremental, tools need to play now. Blast profile: bat speed 72.6 mph, rotational accel 14.0g. Uphill angle through contact; lift/finish traits show in batted-ball profile. Quick decision window; time-to-contact supports handle inside velocity. Fast hands show up at impact. Fastball up to 84.0 mph. Zone rate 67% (command indicator). 30-yard 3.99 — quick first step, covers ground (flying). INF arm 81 mph; throws show strength to targets. One of the better metric profiles in the room; worth tracking closely.
Hitting:
Bat Speed Avg: 72.6 mph — premium barrel speed
Rot Accel: 14.0g
On Plane %: 62% — plane efficiency developing
Attack Angle: 18.0° — uphill/lift
VBA: 70.0°
Time to Contact: 0.14s — quick to contact
Peak Hand Speed: 26.0 mph
Pitching:
FB Max: 84 mph
FB Spin Avg: 1948 rpm
FB IVB Avg: 12.7 — neutral ride
FB Zone %: 67% — fills zone
Athletic Testing:
30-YD: 3.99 — flying
Peak Jump: 18.9 — lower-half developing
Grip (R/L): 123/105 — present strength
Vizual Edge: 72.12 — advanced
Physical: 5-10, 130 pounds; Long, lean build. 8.07 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Extended take back of the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a moderate swing path with a late one hand finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 78 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 76-78 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 65-67 SL: MPH; short action. CH: 71-72 MPH; maintains same plain.
Physical: 5-foot-10, 130 pounds; Slender, long build. 8.27 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Lifts hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a short swing path with a one-handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 80 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are soft with a seamless transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 78 MPH.Smooth defensively at 1B with fluid actions and soft hands.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm wraps behind the body; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 74-76 MPH; arm side run with sink. SL: 64-66 MPH; flattens out. CH: 67-69 MPH; fading action. Throws a heavy ball with some tail on FB/CH.