Dylan Kennedy-Fujah: OF/2B, (2024) Cheshire Academy, CT. St. John's Commit, 5-foot-9, 150-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and  athletic during batting practice, Kennedy-fujah's best exit velocity was 93 mph. (72.6 mph bat speed average). (24.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced crouched stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is developing, uses a simple loose swing plane and level finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable and athletic throwing from the outfield, he displayed power in his arm with throws up to 89 mph;shows a natural exchange, athletic feet, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a very quick arm action. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.88. 

Dylan Kennedy-Fujah: OF/2B, (2024) Cheshire Academy, CT. 5-foot-9, 150-pound athletic strong frame. Advanced at the plate, Kennedy-fujah was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 94 mph. (73.6 mph bat speed average). (22.5 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic balanced stance with a rhythmic compact load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is electric, displays a short simple swing plane and high finish. He created tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 82 mph; showed a clean quick exchange, soft hands, and athletic smooth feet. Above average in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 85 mph; had athletic smooth footwork, next level hands, and a quick exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were twitchy. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. 

Exit Velocity: 94 mph

Arm Velocity: 85 mph

Future Games Report:

Right-handed hitter, Strong path to the ball, displayed the ability to go to all fields with pop, above average runner, can play multiple positions. In game play, played extremely well defensively, tracking and running down the baseball. The arm has enough strength to play all three spots in the outfield. Showed the ability to bring value playing in the infield as well. At the played put together quality at bats with hard contact. Good looking athlete.

Dylan Kennedy-Fujah: OF, (2024) Cheshire Academy, CT. 5-foot-9, 145-pound lean athletic build. Above average and advanced at the plate, Kennedy-Fujah's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (71.58 mph bat speed average). (24.45 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was above average explosive, showed an uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Was able to create loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average and confident in the infield, displayed a velocity of 76 mph; showed soft developing hands, a clean natural exchange, and athletic developing feet. Above average athletic from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 80 mph; had a clean natural exchange, soft twitchy hands, and athletic consistent footwork. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.82.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Dylan Kennedy-Fujah, Cheshire Academy, 2024, CT

Position: OF

Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pound lean athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average and advanced. Starts in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Above average explosive bat speed. High finish, uphill loose swing. Gap to gap aggressive approach. 

Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 88.35 mph. 71.58 mph bat speed average. 24.45 mph hand speed average. 2nd best exit velocity of the day. 

Defense:  (IF) Soft developing hands, athletic developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average and confident. (OF) Soft twitchy hands, athletic consistent footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average athletic.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. 80 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 6.82 (60-yard).

5-foot-8, 145-pound athletic strong build. Advanced at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 93 mph. (75.37 mph bat speed average). (22.08 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic quiet stance with a rhythmic load, then used a small leg kick controlled. Bat speed was explosive, showed a short flat swing plane and high finish. He found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 80 mph; had soft hands, quick in control footwork, and a clean natural exchange. Fields the ball out front,movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.95 60-yard dash. One of the better players at the event, multiple extra base hits on the day, a toolsy athlete.

Exit Velocity: 93 mph

Arm Velocity: 80 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.95

5-foot-8, 145-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. He put on quite a display at the event as he ran a 6.39 sixty and ran down the ball in the outfield. The approach in the outfield is appropriate as he works through the ball and gets off the baseball. He threw 75 mph from right field to the plate. The bat has an exit velocity of 85 mph. The setup is even in base, front foot open to start. The front foot gains ground and closes down as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is flat to the baseball as the hands work freely. The frame needs additional physical strength. 

Exit Velocity 85 mph

OF Velocity- 75 mph

5-foot-5, 120-pound, smaller, thin, athletic frame. Movements and actions are smooth and work together. A right-handed hitting outfielder, the approach is simple and advanced for his age, hands stay inside the baseball, working one line drive after another to all fields. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 79 mph, with a ton more in there as he gets stronger. Both rounds of batting practice were good, hard solid contact, feel for the barrel. Defensively, proper prep steps, clean footwork through transfer, gains ground. The arm was clocked at 69 mph, all throws were downhill and on target. An athlete, runs well above average for his age, ran a 7.32 sixty yard dash. Once he fills out and adds strength, chance to be a player, good follow for me.

Tee Exit Velocity- 79 mph
Arm Velocity- 69 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash- 7.32

JUNIOR FUTURES
5-foot-2, 110-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 8.08 sixty on the laser at the workout. The outfield splay is solid, he moves well on his routes. Threw 63 mph from the outfield to the plate during the outfield session of the workout. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 73 mph.