79
Velocity (max)
6/16/21
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
OF
Kolton
Kennon
Bentonville West (HS) • AR
6' 2" • 155LBS
L/L • 21yr 5mo
6' 2" • 155LBS
L/L • 21yr 5mo
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
77 - 79
Velo Range
6/16/21
2055
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/21
Changeup
65.1 - 66.5
Velo Range
6/16/21
1141
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/21
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
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/16/21
323
Distance (max)
6/16/21
60
Sweet Spot %
6/16/21
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-yd
6/16/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
80
OF Velo
6/16/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
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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.