Kaileb
Hackman

3B/RHP Kaileb Hackman (Normal Community, 2024) had one of the more productive three games at the plate for Team 2. Hackman has a 6-foot-1, 190-pound, muscle-bound frame and plenty of bat strength in his right-handed swing, highlighted by a 93.3 mph max exit velocity and 339 feet max distance. He also was on the sweet spot 58% of the time in BP and finished game play 2-for-7 with a walk, RBI and run scored. 

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Physical build with strength throughout.
Delivery: Up-tempo pace, medium leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half down the mound, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot, plays with quickness to release.
FB: T85.5, 83-85 mph. Mostly straight through the zone with slight horizontal run at times. T2103, 1909 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, some feel for the bottom of the zone. T2395, 2312 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Plays with horizontal running action through the zone. T1711, 1612 average rpm.
SPLT: 70-73 mph. Plays with slight fade to the arm-side, killed spin.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Physical build with strength throughout.
Hits: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and short stride. Strong hands, direct path, works the whole field. Finished game play 2-for-7, BB, RBI, R.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 MPH. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.Long arm swing finishes from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet that breakdown around the baseball, covers ground up the middle, long to release.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 88.07 Edge Score

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Repeats delivery, simple/efficient movement pattern downhill, slight drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, above average arm speed.
FB: T82.4, 81.1-82.4 mph. Slight arm side run, above average fastball for age. T1989, 1908 average rpm.
CB: 64.6-65.4 mph. 12/6 shape, advanced curveball action, played with spin and depth. T2494, 2349 average rpm.
CH: 70.7-73.8 mph. Slight deceleration, creates sink. T1484, 1441 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 3B
Hit: RHH. Athletic base, knee-knocks into a long stride. Strong hands with bat strength, level path through the zone, one-handed finish.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short/clean arm that plays into a 3/4 slot, carries out of the hand with life.
Defense: Fields out front, clean exchange, clean footwork, moves athletically through the ball.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

2024 RHP Kaileb Hackman (Normal Community) showed some upside with a sturdy 6-foot, 205-pound frame. Hackman flashed an above average curveball with spin (2349 average rpm) and depth (-11.7 average inches of vertical break) that played on a 12/6 plane. He’s got an above average fastball as well that sat 81-82 mph.

Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only with some effort, starts open, level shoulders, works in line with home.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80.63, 78.5-80.4 mph. Mostly straight, cuts at times. T1863, 1768 average rpm.
CB: 62.7-63.9 mph. 12/6 break with depth at times. T2148, 2109 average rpm.
CH: 69.82-73.22 mph. Late sinking action, maintains arm speed. T1378, 1335 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Balance stance, hands rested, smooth arm bar load, short stride. Aggressive, compact swing, ball jumps off the bat at times, hits the ball where it's pitched.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, clean actions, steady hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.