A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
RHP Kingston Liddell (St. Francis, 2026) is a long-levered, projectable right-hander with intriguing upside in the 2026 class. He runs his fastball up to 84 mph, showing strong spin metrics and noticeable life through the zone. His slider features tight 10/4 shape with late horizontal break, while his changeup shows fading action and feel for the strike zone. Liddell works from an easy, repeatable delivery, utilizing a loose lower half that suggests more velocity to come as he continues to mature.
6/24/25
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-2, 180 pounds. Long levered, wiry frame, room to add. Delivery: Easy delivery, extends front leg on stride, loose lower half. Arm Action: RH. Stays compact, low 3/4 action. FB: T84, 83-84 mph; Slight rising action through zone. T2353, 2248 average rpm. CB: mph; T, average rpm. SL: 69-71 mph; Tight 10/4 horizontal action. T2356, 2279 average rpm. CH: 72-73 mph; Late arm-side run, thrown for strikes. T1963, 1858 average rpm.
3/22/25
Kingston Liddell, St. Francis (WI), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-2, 169-pounds. Tall and wiry. Delivery: Tall at balance point, slight hip turn; works on line, balanced finish. Arm Action: RH. Short draw, short circle, high 3/4. FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Straight four-seamer backspin. T2525, 2378 average rpm. CB: 71-72 mph. Developing feel, tighter 11/5 shape. T2481, 2445 average rpm. CH: 74-74 mph. Downer action. T2129, 2066 average rpm. ATH: 16.50 max vertical.
3/16/24
Kingston Liddell, Saint Francis (WI), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-1, 167-pounds. Long levers, high waist, sloped shoulders, very athletic build and frame with room to add. Delivery: Full arm action, arm speed out front, high 3/4 slot. Arm Action: RH. Methodical delivery, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half, in-line to the plate. FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Life out of the hand, around the zone. T2101, 2062 average rpm. CB: 63-66 mph. Developing feel, tight downer movement. T2082, 2034 average rpm. CH: 67-69 mph. Heavy fading action with run. T1871, 1780 average rpm. ATH: 22.50 max vertical.
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RHP Kingston Liddell (St. Francis, 2026) is a long-levered, projectable right-hander with intriguing upside in the 2026 class. He runs his fastball up to 84 mph, showing strong spin metrics and noticeable life through the zone. His slider features tight 10/4 shape with late horizontal break, while his changeup shows fading action and feel for the strike zone. Liddell works from an easy, repeatable delivery, utilizing a loose lower half that suggests more velocity to come as he continues to mature.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 180 pounds. Long levered, wiry frame, room to add.
Delivery: Easy delivery, extends front leg on stride, loose lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Stays compact, low 3/4 action.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph; Slight rising action through zone. T2353, 2248 average rpm.
CB: mph; T, average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph; Tight 10/4 horizontal action. T2356, 2279 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph; Late arm-side run, thrown for strikes. T1963, 1858 average rpm.
Kingston Liddell, St. Francis (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 169-pounds. Tall and wiry.
Delivery: Tall at balance point, slight hip turn; works on line, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, short circle, high 3/4.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Straight four-seamer backspin. T2525, 2378 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Developing feel, tighter 11/5 shape. T2481, 2445 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Downer action. T2129, 2066 average rpm.
ATH: 16.50 max vertical.
Kingston Liddell, Saint Francis (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 167-pounds. Long levers, high waist, sloped shoulders, very athletic build and frame with room to add.
Delivery: Full arm action, arm speed out front, high 3/4 slot.
Arm Action: RH. Methodical delivery, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half, in-line to the plate.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Life out of the hand, around the zone. T2101, 2062 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Developing feel, tight downer movement. T2082, 2034 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Heavy fading action with run. T1871, 1780 average rpm.
ATH: 22.50 max vertical.