Commitment Q&A with Kentucky Commit Caeden Cloud
March 18, 2024
INF Caeden Cloud (Nixa, 2025; Kentucky commit) is the top infielder in the state of Missouri in the 2025 class. The 6-foot-1, 182-pound junior is packed with quick twitch and explosion, producing exit velocities upwards of 104 mph while also running a 6.76 60 and reaching 88 mph across the diamond.
Caeden first caught our eye at the A's Scout Day last winter where he was a standout among his peers. At that event, he earned himself an invite to the 2023 Future Games where he performed well and impressed college coaches from across the nation.
We caught up with the Kentucky commit and talked with him about how his recruiting process went, why he chose the Wildcats, what his favorite baseball memory is, and more.
OUR Q&A
PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?
Cloud: A few things I was looking for in a college program were how that program is going to help me develop my ability on the field but also off the field as a man. Another thing was there needed to be some sort of faith involved in the program
PBR: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?
Cloud: Not really, I am fine with playing close to home or farther away.
PBR: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Where did the school you committed to first see you play?
Cloud: My recruiting process really started this past summer and gradually picked up as the summer continued and then after the future games is when my recruiting grew even more. Kentucky first saw me play in the WWBA in Georgia and then a few more times throughout the summer and I also went to a camp.
PBR: What do you like most about the program you chose, and what were the key factors in making your decision?
Cloud: The biggest thing for me in choosing Kentucky was that when I was there it felt like home and I could see myself going there. Also the coaching staff, facilities and atmosphere there was amazing and a big part of my decision.
PBR: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?
Cloud: Mizzou and TCU were also on my list.
PBR: Who is the best player you have faced in your state? What about them makes for a tough opponent?
Cloud: The hardest player I have faced in Missouri was Tate McGuire (Liberty North, 2023; Arkansas signee) because he had a very firm fastball and was able to tunnel his off speed well and his slider was very sharp and tight which made it hard to read what was coming.
PBR: At what point in your career did you realize you were a college-caliber player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?
Cloud: Ever since I started playing baseball I really knew I wanted to play it also long as I possible could, but I really started to take my training serious when I was around 13.
PBR: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
Cloud: I would say that you need to fall in love with the process and grind of getting better and build a habit of working everyday and being consistent.
PBR: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?
Cloud: My most memorable moment so far in my baseball career would be playing in the future games in front of so many scouts and playing with some of the best players in the state.
PBR: Preview your high school team's season for us. How do you feel your team will be?
Cloud: I think this high school season will be very good and I think we have the talent to be just as good if not better than last year. We didn’t lose too many pieces from last year and have a lot of really good players who will step up this year.
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