79
Velocity (max)
6/16/21
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
OF
Kolton
Kennon
Bentonville West (HS) • AR
6' 2" • 155LBS
L/L • 19yr
6' 2" • 155LBS
L/L • 19yr
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
77 - 79
Velo Range
6/16/21
2055
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/21
Changeup
65 - 66
Velo Range
6/16/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
59.8 - 63.1
Velo Range
6/16/21
1860
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/21
Slider
58 - 62
Velo Range
1/24/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/16/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/16/21
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/16/21
10.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/16/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.44
60
6/16/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
80
OF Velo
1/24/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.63
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.1
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2055
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1860
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1141
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.0
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 78.6
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,151
Spin Rate (max)
2,055
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.6
Velocity (max)
59.8 - 63.1
Velo Range
59.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,963
Spin Rate (max)
1,860
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.5
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 66.5
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,228
Spin Rate (max)
1,141
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
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Player Spotlight
Kolton Kennon: LHP/OF, (2023) Bentonville West, AR. 6-foot-2, 155-pound projectable frame. Projectable at the plate, Kennon had a max exit velocity of 89 mph. Begins in an athletic stance with a smooth slow load, then uses a controlled stride. Has a short upward swing plane, average bat speed and high finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact . Pull side approach. Projectable from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 80 mph; shows sure consistent hands, rhythmic consistent feet, and a quick clean exchange. Fields the ball one hand, movements laterally were quick. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a ¾ slot and a long arm action. Recorded a time of 7.44 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed a consistent balance point. Lands square with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-79 mph; shows sinking action and arm side control with heavy movement. Throws a 1/7 curveball (59-63) that has glove side command and gradual action. Throws a heavy changeup (65-66) that has consistent control and fading action.
Scout Evaluation
Kolton Kennon, Bentonville West, 2023, AR
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 155-pound projectable frame.
Hit: (LHH) Began in an athletic stance with a smooth slow load, then used a controlled stride. Average bat speed. High finish, short upward swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 79.82 mph. 64.94 mph bat speed average. 18.96 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Sure consistent hands, rhythmic consistent footwork, quick clean exchange. Projectable. Movements laterally were quick and he fields the ball one hand.
Arm: 80 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.44 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T79. 77-79 mph. (Max spin 2150; Avg 2055). Arm side accuracy, sinking action, heavy movement.
CB: 59-63 mph. Glove side command, gradual action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 1962; Avg 1859).
CH: 65-66 mph. Consistent command, fading action, heavy movement.