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Kellen Hershberger
Kellen Hershberger
Kellen Hershberger
Kellen Hershberger
Kellen Hershberger

CLASS OF 2022

RHP
1B

Kellen
Hershberger


Normal Community (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 210LBS
R/R • 22yr 10mo
Travel Team: Illinois Braves
2022 National

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Pitching

Fastball

86
Velocity (max)
3/20/21
81 - 85
Velo Range
3/20/21
1981
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/21

Changeup

75 - 78
Velo Range
3/20/21
1904
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/21

Curveball

71.2 - 73.2
Velo Range
2/24/21
2381
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/21

Slider

69 - 71
Velo Range
3/20/21
2028
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/21
Power
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/24/21
80
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/21
265
Distance (max)
2/24/21
55
Sweet Spot %
2/24/21
Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/21
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/24/21
11.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/21
-
Hard Hit %
Run
8.00
60-yd
2/24/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
83
INF Velo
2/24/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

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3/20/21

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Repeatable tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, fluid footwork in windup, strong front side, works in line to target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 81-85 mph. Arm side run, plays arm side of plate. T2191, 1962 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, has depth. T2070, 1993 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action, feel for strikes. T2079, 2027 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Sink/fade action, arm speed similar to fastball. T1931, 1898 average rpm. 

2/24/21

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Large frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, tall at balance point, works in line to target.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Flashes arm side run, thrown for strikes. T2208, 1981 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, shows depth, thrown for strikes. T2419, 2380 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Straight change, arm speed similar to fastball. T1924, 1903 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, smooth load, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Short, strong swing, level bat path, consistent line drives, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88.64 max exit velocity, averaged 79.98 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Easy actions at first base, sure-handed, fluid footwork, quick double play turn.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60. 

2/24/21
One of the better breaking balls was landed by RHP Kellen Hershberger (Normal Community, 2022). The 6-foot-2, 195-pound righty throws an 11/5 curveball with absolute conviction and arm speed leading to above average depth and spin (T2420 RPM). He also showed an 82-83 mph fastball that touched 85 mph with occasional arm side run.
10/18/20

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Long, athletic frame; projects
Delivery: Quick tempo, works fast, stays in rhythm, lands slightly closed, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, long, loose action.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Four-seam type, mostly straight, works downhill some, consistent strikes.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, works arm-side of plate, somewhat tight, max spin rate of 2,312 rpm via TrackMan.
CH: 74-76 mph. Some downward action.

Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, smooth load, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Works to inside the ball, used the middle of the field, line-drive approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, short action.
Defense: Athletic actions from first base, wide base, fields from the center at times, showed smooth actions on double play turn, comfortable around the bag.
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60. 

10/20/19

Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Tall balanced set-up, smooth hand load, toe tap stride.  Uphill bat path with extension through swing, pull-side approach
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, over the top to high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean exchange, fluid footwork around the bag.
Run: 8.3 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth and balanced.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose arm action, easy effort.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Cutting movement.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 64-68 mph. Fading movement. 

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