Drew
Kennedy

10.07.17 - Kennedy stands 6-foot, 165-pounds with a quick-twitch, wiry-strong frame. The Uncommitted senior began the day posting one of the best 60 times of the event by running a 6.86. During the game, the right-handed hitter turned on an inside fastball and back-spun a home run to left of centerfield. Kennedy starts from a neutral stance with his front foot turned inward. Simple load and relaxed rhythm as he triggers his hands back. Short stride with balance, head stays still as his hips rotate and he slots the barrel on plane. Quick bat through the zone with a short path keeps his hands inside the ball. Delivers the barrel with strength and extension through contact with an exit velocity of 89 mph. In the outfield, he is an accurate, quick arm that works well from back to front at 88 mph. A two-way player and right-handed pitcher, Kennedy works from a high-¾ slot with a long arm stroke and all three pitches coming from the same window. Quick hand from back to front, his fastball ranged from 81-84 mph. Good feel for off-speed with a sharp cutter that has more 11/5 shape at 75-76 mph. Also has a good changeup that he throws with fastball arm speed at 67-70 mph.