Uncommitted. Lean 5-foot-10, 178-pound frame with room for added strength in the future. Kono was on the barrel throughout the event and came away a big winner for our staff. In-game, the right-handed hitter tallied multiple extra-base hits including a 93 mph hit in the final game. He finished the event 3-for-5 with a double and a triple. During the workout portion, Kono averaged 92 mph off the bat (T97) with a peak batted distance of 329 feet. Kono also ran a 7.04 60.
2/08/26
Positional Profile: SS/2B Body: 5-9, 190 pounds. Strong build, durable frame. Hit: RHH. Closed off base, simple stride, pre-pitch bat wiggle, balanced. Loose, athletic swing, bat speed, swings with intent, line drive approach, middle/pull-side contact. 74.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration. Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (92.9 avg.); 378-foot max batted distance. Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 slot, half arm circle. Defense: Quick actions and transfers, moves well laterally, steady hands. Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump. Vizual Edge: 67.02 Edge Score.
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 190 pounds. Strong build, durable frame.
Hit: RHH. Closed off base, simple stride, pre-pitch bat wiggle, balanced. Loose, athletic swing, bat speed, swings with intent, line drive approach, middle/pull-side contact. 74.7 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (92.9 avg.); 378-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 slot, half arm circle.
Defense: Quick actions and transfers, moves well laterally, steady hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 67.02 Edge Score.