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Kardiff Black
Kardiff Black
Kardiff Black
Kardiff Black

CLASS OF 2026

C
OF

Kardiff
Black

Temecula Valley (HS) • CA
6' 0" • 176.8LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: WOW Factor West
2026 National

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Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
8/09/24
77.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/07/25
22.2
Rot. Acc (max)
8/09/24
57
Hard Hit %
1/05/25
Power
99.8
Exit Velocity (max)
8/09/24
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/05/25
350
Distance (max)
1/05/25
60
Sweet Spot %
6/07/25
Run
7.01
60-yd
10/04/24
3.93
30-yd
6/07/25
1.70
10-yd
6/07/25
19.5
Run speed (max)
6/07/25
Defense
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
1/05/25
77
C Velo
6/07/25
2.01 - 2.12
Pop Time
1/05/25
Pitching

Fastball

82
Velocity (max)
1/05/25
78.8 - 81.1
Velo Range
1/05/25
1969
Spin Rate (avg)
1/05/25

Slider

71 - 73
Velo Range
1/05/25
2120
Spin Rate (avg)
1/05/25

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6/07/25
Kardiff Black, Temecula Valley High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF Middle of the order bat with a strong arm.
Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Athletic, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, sturdy stance with knees bent. Slight rhythmic body movement. Hands kept high behind helmet. Short, low leg kick stride. Loads in back leg. Lands soft on front foot. Hip torque is evident. Slightly upward swing path. 70.7 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 65.9 mph. 342' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Over the top arm slot. Quick, whippy release. Low trajectory.
Defense: 2.07-2.28 pop times. Wide, one-knee stance. Loose glove. Methodical pop-up from base. Quick transfer.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
1/30/25

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 171.7 pounds. 
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open setup. Hands work with body throughout the load. Smaller leg kick, body stays in sync throughout and stays balanced. Loose swing, slightly uphill path. Quality hand and hip speed, generated loud contact throughout his round. 70.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.7 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance. 
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. OF - 87.00 mph. C: Short arms the ball into throw, overhand slot. OF: Long wind up into a strong throw, overhand slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.12 pop time range; C: Clean footwork throughout down to second, strong wrists receiving the ball, athletic. OF: Gets around the ball, attacks with intent. Fluid movements, fielded the ball in stride consistently.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Delivery: Compact and effortless delivery. Moderate leg lift and coil, drops and drives into extension. Quality body control, stays controlled throughout his delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Easy wind up of his arm, follows through out of an overhand slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Flatter FB, lower spin. T2135, 1969 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Above average spin with developing, vertical break. T2261, 2120 average rpm.

1/05/25

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 171.7 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open setup. Hands work with body throughout the load. Smaller leg kick, body stays in sync throughout and stays balanced. Loose swing, slightly uphill path. Quality hand and hip speed, generated loud contact throughout his round. 70.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.7 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76.00 mph. OF - 87.00 mph. C: Short arms the ball into throw, overhand slot. OF: Long wind up into a strong throw, overhand slot.
Defense:
2.01-2.12 pop time range; C: Clean footwork throughout down to second, strong wrists receiving the ball, athletic. OF: Gets around the ball, attacks with intent. Fluid movements, fielded the ball in stride consistently.
Athletic Testing: 7.25 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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