@AdamKidder2024 
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/04/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
3B
Adam
Kidder
Catawba Valley CC
Houston (HS) • TN
6' 0" • 185LBS
S/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects 2024
Houston (HS) • TN
6' 0" • 185LBS
S/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects 2024
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/04/23
18.3
Rot. Acc (max)
6/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/28/22
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/05/23
341
Distance (max)
6/05/23
69
Sweet Spot %
1/08/22
7.07
60-yd
6/05/23
4.17
30-yd
6/28/22
1.75
10-yd
6/05/23
19.2
Run speed (max)
6/05/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
6/05/23
2.01 - 2.10
Pop Time
6/05/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.15
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.63
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.16 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
11.8
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
341
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.0
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).
89.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
309
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.4
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.
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
142
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Middle Tennessee Open
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.6
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.1
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.
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Middle Tennessee Open
Jun 28, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
60.7
Bat Speed (max)
56.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.8
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).
1723
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.
24.7
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.07
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.63
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 4, 2023
Swift
1.90
10-yd
7.37
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
2.08
RSI (max)
2.08
RSI (avg)
1,788
Jump Power (max)
29.4
Jump Height (max)
28.1
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Hit: SH
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 341' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph.
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop times.
ATH: 7.07 runner in the 60. 1.75 in the 10 yard split.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Athletic body, well developed lower half. Strong and sturdy
Hits: SH. Open set up in the stance, relaxed look in the box. (RHH) Slightly open, similar to left side. Average bat speed. Stays inside the ball well, middle of the field approach during BP. Short and quick leg lift to start the swing.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78 MPH. 280' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. Longer arm action with developing arm strength.
Defense: 2.09-2.15 pop times. Clean transfers, blocks and recieves well. Fundamentally sounnd behind the plate.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Tall, proportional frame w/ lower half strength. Right: Open stance w/ big leg kick & simple hand load Left: Wide open stance w/ leg kick, strong thru contact. Swing with authority generating average bat speed w/ pull side approach. Looks to elevate the ball while maintaining plane w/ line drives and flashes of power. Defensively, short, compact arm stroke from the ear slot w/ average arm strength and good accuracy. Varies stance w/ solid hands and sound receiving while deadening ball on blocks. On pop times, quick transfers staying low and athletic w/ sound footwork.
Adam Kidder, Houston High School, 2024, TN
Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 180-pound projectable frame.
Hit: (Switch) Solid. Begins in an open stance with a smooth load, then uses a short controlled stride. Balanced finish, short loose swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 76.3 mph. 56.5 mph bat speed average. 17.6 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.17-2.26 pop times. Firm hands, consistent footwork, packing exchange. Some flexibility and calm flexible setup.
Arm: 71 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, some accuracy.
Speed: 7.83 (60-yard).
FB: (Max spin 1723; Avg 1723).