Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

OF
C

Hunter
Kaul

Biola University
Christian (HS) • CA
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: CA Bears

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
Swift
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
7/13/21
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
7/30/22
8.5
Rot. Acc (max)
7/30/22
-
Hard Hit %
Power
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
8/12/21
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/12/21
339
Distance (max)
7/30/22
67
Sweet Spot %
7/30/22
Run
7.24
60
7/13/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
74
INF Velo
1/09/22
82
OF Velo
7/30/22
74
C Velo
7/30/22
2.01 - 2.06
Pop Time
7/30/22

Positional Tools

2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.77
Pop Time
2.01 - 2.06
Catcher Velocity
74.0
Infield Velocity
74.0
Outfield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9
60 Yard Dash
7.24
Pop Time
2.06 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
12.9
California State Games
Jul 30, 2022
Position
2.01 - 2.06
Pop Time
82
OF Velo
74
C Velo
SoCal Preseason All-State Upperclass
Jan 9, 2022
Position
7.77
60-yard
74
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo
2021 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 12, 2021
Position
7.44
60-yard
2.09 - 2.16
Pop Time
74
C Velo
Rising Stars Games ID
Jul 13, 2021
Position
7.24
60-yard
2.06 - 2.12
Pop Time
74
C Velo
90
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
92.1
Exit Velocity Avg
80.9
Distance Max
339
Distance Avg
189
Launch Angle Avg
18.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
84.9
Distance Max
325
Distance Avg
213
Launch Angle Avg
19.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
California State Games
Jul 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
339
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
SoCal Preseason All-State Upperclass
Jan 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 12, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Rising Stars Games ID
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
19.9
Bat Speed Max
70.3
Bat Speed Avg
64.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
20.4
Bat Speed Max
65.9
Bat Speed Avg
63.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
California State Games
Jul 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
SoCal Preseason All-State Upperclass
Jan 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 12, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
61.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Rising Stars Games ID
Jul 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
65.9
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2022
RSi
Vertical Jump
California State Games
Jul 30, 2022
Swift
0.53
RSi (max)
0.53
RSi (avg)
1,360
Jump Power (max)
21.0
Jump Height (max)
20.1
Jump Height (avg)

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Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

7/31/22

Event: California State Games
Positional Profile
: OF/C
Physical
: 6-1, 185-pounds; Lean and lanky build, athletic with room in the frame for future size and strength gains.
Offensively: RHH. EV max – 91.1 mph, sweet spot% - 67%, line drive% - 33%, bat speed max – 70.3 mph, bat speed avg – 66.6 mph, on-plane efficiency – 43%; Slightly open set-up, medium width feet, weight shift early to backside with some knee flexion, controls body in load, some waggle with barrel tilt, loose lively stroke, fluid swing, some aggressiveness in attack angle, top hand release, flicks barrel through the zone, has ability to impact ball on pull side.
Defensively: OF velo – 82 mph, C velo – 74 mph; POPs 2.01-2.06; Calm confident approach to ball in OF, gets rid of ball fairly quickly, ball comes out easily with accuracy, corner OF tools w/best projection to LF, bulk of playing time in event was behind the plate, quick release out of one knee down set-up w/simple catch then step and throw as back foot is already in position to release ball, works hard in games with outstanding communication skills and ability to work with pitchers, blocks at well-above average level, accurate thrower, strong dual defensive position profile.

1/09/22

Physical: 6-1, 180 pounds; Athletic, proportional build. 7.87 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a one-handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87.00 MPH via Trackman. Comfortable in the box, right side hitting development needed to make next step, productive hitter, pullside pop.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are soft while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 79.00 MPH.  We've seen Kaul's ability behind the dish and now he is showing sound versatility with playable corner infield ability.

7/13/21

Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Long, lean, and athletic frame with some present strength. 
Hit: RHH. Sets up slightly open with his weight shifted a bit more onto his backside. Hands are relatively high around his back shoulder and has a bit of bat waggle that he uses for rhythm and timing.  Has a large leg kick that triggers one more bat waggle before he pushes his hands into a loaded position and points the bat vertically with a bit of bat tilt. He hit nearly 60% of the balls in his round for a line drive and with a max exit velocity of 90 mph he shows potential to be a real offensive contributor while also playing behind the plate.
Power: 90.00 max exit velocity.
Arm: RH. C - 74.00 mph. Consistent and accurate throws. Has a short and quick release and keeps his hands tight to his body. Showed on last throw ability to utilize long hop on throw downs. Gained good ground toward 2B on throws.
Defense: 2.06-2.12 pop times. Athletic movements behind the plate, yet still an imposing presence back there. Receives the ball deep and makes quick, clean transfers. Shows ability to stay at C at the next level.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.  

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