Kenny
Estes

Kenny Estes, Homeschool (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B Physical, strong build with present thickness and good width through the shoulders and back. Body projects well to continue adding strength and maintaining durability. At the plate, hits from a balanced setup with a knee tuck load. Hands work into a strong hitting position with good weight transfer into launch. Barrel works on a flat path with strength through contact and extension out front. At times can show some length in the swing, with continued development in allowing the back elbow to work more freely helping improve consistency and impact. Power is a present tool with strength clearly translating into the swing. Shows the ability to drive the baseball with authority, and power should continue to trend upward as the swing tightens and matures. Behind the plate, shows soft hands with a clean glove to hand exchange. Feet work well and actions are controlled. Arm shows present strength with some carry, and continued development should further improve throwing consistency. In the infield, moves well to the ball with rhythm through the feet and the ability to handle routine plays. Can continue to play through the ball with more intent. Athletically, shows a strong running style with good stride length once underway. Overall, physical catcher profile with present power and developing defensive ability, offering strong upside as the game continues to refine.
Body: 6-2, 230-pounds. Solid/thick build and projects to add strength. Width to back and shoulders. Projects well physically.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with knee tuck load. Hands work into strong hit position. Weight transfer is good into launch position. Flat path with strength to bat. Gets extension out front. Some length to swing at times. Allow back elbow to speed up past back hip more. 70.3 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 109 max exit velocity, averaged 104.7 mph. 429' max distance. Projects well. Shows power now. Will continue to firm bat with maturity.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-79 mph. Arm works. Some carry to throws. Raw arm strength will firm.
Defense: 2.01-2.12 pop times. Soft hands/glove behind the plate. Feet work. Solid ball/glove exchange. INF: Moves fine to ball. Rhythm to feet. Can play through ball more with acceleration.
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Hard runner. Slow start. Good stride length on last 30 yards.

Estes is a true impact bat with loud juice. Consistently drove the ball with an average EV of 104.7, topping 109.1, and a max distance of 429 ft. Behind the plate, he popped 2.01 and showed as a solid receiver. Also moves well at first base with surprisingly quick feet for his size. High-follow offensive profile heading into the season.