Top Performer Spotlight: 2022 LHP Michael Kennedy (Troy HS)
April 6, 2019
Over 600 players attended our Preseason All-State events spanning from Feb. 15 - Feb. 24. 100's of players caught the eyes of our professional scouting staff, all with dreams of playing baseball at the next-level. Over the course of the next few months I will be highlighting "Top Performer Spotlights" on players who really stood-out at the Preseason Events. Let's get started.
Michael Kennedy
Class of 2022 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: TroyState: NY
- Summer Team: Allstars Academy
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Height: 6-1Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
93
Max FB
(05/01/21)
89 - 91
FB
(05/01/21)
75 - 78
CB
(05/01/21)
79 - 81
CH
(03/24/22)
79 - 81
SL
(03/24/22)
Position
7.60
60-yard
(02/23/19)
85
Exit Velo
(02/23/19)
4.28
H-1st
(02/23/19)
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
(07/21/20)
83.1 - 85.3
Velo Range
(07/21/20)
83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/21/20)
2197
Spin Rate (max)
(07/21/20)
1996
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/21/20)
IVB (max)
(07/21/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/21/20)
HM (max)
(07/21/20)
HM (avg)
(07/21/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/21/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/21/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/21/20)
Zone %
(07/21/20)
2020 Call to the Hall
Jul 21, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.7
Velo Range
83.1 - 85.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.8
Spin Rate (max)
2197
Spin Rate (avg)
1996
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.3
Velocity (max)
(07/21/20)
68.0 - 72.6
Velo Range
(07/21/20)
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/21/20)
2440
Spin Rate (max)
(07/21/20)
2365
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/21/20)
IVB (max)
(07/21/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/21/20)
HM (max)
(07/21/20)
HM (avg)
(07/21/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/21/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/21/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/21/20)
2020 Call to the Hall
Jul 21, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
73.3
Velo Range
68 - 72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.3
Spin Rate (max)
2440
Spin Rate (avg)
2365
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.7
Velocity (max)
(07/21/20)
74.8 - 75.6
Velo Range
(07/21/20)
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/21/20)
1774
Spin Rate (max)
(07/21/20)
1672
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/21/20)
IVB (max)
(07/21/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/21/20)
HM (max)
(07/21/20)
HM (avg)
(07/21/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/21/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/21/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/21/20)
2020 Call to the Hall
Jul 21, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
75.7
Velo Range
74.8 - 75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
75
Spin Rate (max)
1774
Spin Rate (avg)
1672
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Videos
(2/23/19)
Player News
- 2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 2 - Apr 25, 2022
- High School Crosscheck: April 11-16 - Apr 18, 2022
- Looking Ahead To 2022 - Jan 5, 2022
- Preseason All-State Rewind: Hudson Valley (Part 3 of 3) - Dec 26, 2021
- Shooter's Summer Favorites - Sep 17, 2021
- 2021 Area Code Games: Pitching Standouts - Aug 26, 2021
- Commitment Corner: 2022 LHP Michael Kennedy (Troy) - Dec 14, 2020
- Rankings Release: Updated Class of 2022 Rankings - Dec 9, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2022 LHP - Apr 29, 2020
- Rankings Release: Class of 2022 - Apr 15, 2020
- Rankings Release: Class of 2022 - Nov 25, 2019
- NYS Games: Full Statistical Release - Jul 5, 2019
- High School Scout Blog: Week 3 - Apr 27, 2019
- Empire State Daily Scoreboard & Daily Dozen: April 23 - Apr 24, 2019
- High School Scout Blog: Week 1 - Apr 10, 2019
- Top Performer Spotlight: 2022 LHP Michael Kennedy (Troy HS) - Apr 6, 2019
- New York 2022 Initial Rankings Released - Mar 26, 2019
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2019 Campus Series Released
| 2019 Campus Series - College of St. Rose | NY | 07/09 | Plumeri Sports Complex |
| 2019 Campus Series - Niagara University | NY | 07/10 | Bobo Field |
| 2019 Campus Series - Stony Brook University | NY | 07/16 | Joe Nathan Field |
| 2019 Campus Series - St. Bonaventure University | NY | 07/30 | Fred Handler Park |
| 2019 Campus Series - St. John's University | NY | 07/30 | Jack Kaiser Stadium |
Cevette's quick hit
CEVETTE'S QUICK HIT: Kennedy was really, really good back in February, standing out as one-of-the top pitching prospects we saw all week long. He stands 6-foot-0, 175-pounds with a strong, athletic appearance. He uses rhythm in his delivery, repeatable, creates plenty of shoulder/hip separation, long arm-swing with a fluid circle. FB peaked 83 mph with easy velocity projection, curveball showed advanced spin and shape in the upper 60's. This is a 2022 everyone in the NE (and beyond) will want to take notice of. He will be on full display at the NYS Games this June.