CLASS OF 2024
SS
2B
Kenny
Perez
Western Illinois
De La Salle (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 171.1LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Toptier
De La Salle (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 171.1LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Toptier
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
77.5
Bat Speed (max)
1/31/24
24
Rot. Acc (max)
1/31/24
70
Hard Hit %
7/27/22
98.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/23
91.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/27/22
374
Distance (max)
6/06/23
90
Sweet Spot %
2/26/22
7.02
60
8/08/23
3.87
30-yd
8/08/23
1.68
10-yd
8/08/23
19.5
Run speed (max)
2/25/23
89
INF Velo
1/31/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
6/23/22
78 - 80
Velo Range
6/23/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
63 - 67
Velo Range
6/29/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
71 - 71
Velo Range
6/23/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.18
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.02
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
14.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.18
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.41
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.84
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
9.8
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
348
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
140
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
374
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
352
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Jan 31, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.9
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
234
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.9
Exit Velocity (max)
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
374
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.7
Exit Velocity (max)
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
259
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
91.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
91.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
300
Distance (avg)
352
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Jan 31, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
77.5
Bat Speed (max)
73.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.18
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.87
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.02
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
3.95
30-yd
7.10
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
1,754
Jump Power (max)
29.7
Jump Height (max)
29.0
Jump Height (avg)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
1.73
10-yd
3.95
30-yd
7.13
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
2.07
RSi (max)
2.07
RSi (avg)
1,729
Jump Power (max)
29.2
Jump Height (max)
28.6
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
2022
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
61.68
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
61.94
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
65.14
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
61.12
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Week 4 Games - Apr 8, 2024
- Preseason ProCase: Player Analysis - Feb 5, 2024
- Preseason ProCase: Preview - Jan 26, 2024
- Illinois Signing Day: Ohio Valley Conference - Dec 5, 2023
- Recruiting Roundup: Week of 11/12 - Nov 17, 2023
- Illinois State Games: 2024 Infielder Analysis - Oct 20, 2023
- Top Tier HQ: Takeaways - Sep 1, 2023
- Illinois 2024 Rankings: Update - Aug 23, 2023
- Illinois State Games Takeaways: 2024s - Aug 16, 2023
- Illinois State Games: Preview - Aug 4, 2023
- Top Tier Scout Day: Data Dive - Jun 14, 2023
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Top Overall Prospects - May 12, 2023
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Infield Analysis - May 10, 2023
- Preseason All State, Upperclass: Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2023
- Preseason All-State, Upperclass: Preview - Feb 24, 2023
- Preseason All-State, Underclass: Preview - Feb 23, 2023
- Q&A With Cincinnati Commit Kenny Perez - Jan 17, 2023
- Top-10 Stories of 2022: No. 10 Team Illinois Goes Undefeated at PBR Future Games - Dec 19, 2022
- PBR Future Games: Statistical Analysis - Sep 1, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings Update - Aug 24, 2022
- Top Tier Scout Day: Takeaways - Aug 17, 2022
- Future Games: Team Illinois Game 2 Recap - Jul 29, 2022
- Future Games: Team Illinois Game 1 Recap - Jul 28, 2022
- PBR Future Games: Team Illinois Preview - Jul 20, 2022
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Infield Analysis - Jul 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Top Overall - Jul 7, 2022
- From the Hip: 2024 Rankings Scan - May 31, 2022
- Updated Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings - May 20, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Underclass TrackMan Files - Mar 3, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Underclass Blast Motion Board - Mar 3, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Underclass Statistical Analysis - Mar 2, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Underclass Quick Hits - Mar 1, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings: On the Radar - Oct 14, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Top Overall 2024 Prospects - Jun 12, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Infield Analysis - Jun 3, 2021
- Future Prospects Showcase - Lockport: Player Analysis - Sep 25, 2020
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Physical
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Western Illinois commit. Currently ranked No. 28 in the state, Perez gave a solid showing on both sides of the ball for the Meteors. Starting with his day at the plate, Perez went 3-for-5, with two doubles that both nearly left the yard, while tallying two RBI as well. The right-handed hitter emits a quiet confidence in the box, while swinging with a slightly uphill path that creates line drive contact to the middle and pull-side parts of the field. Defensively, Perez looks the part consistently at shortstop, playing with smooth and advanced actions and an accurate arm to pair.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Evenly proportioned strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, hangs foot slightly, hands rock back into a medium stride, pre-pitch rhythm. Creates hand separation at foot strike, flat path with a pull-side approach, lifted contact to pull-side at times, quick hands through the zone, led event in average hand-speed (23.1 mph) and max hand-speed (25 mph). 73.7 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Short, 3/4 slot, plays on the move and from multiple angles with body control, athletic arm with life across the diamond.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid actions and footwork, plays with rhythm, clean exchange, showed ability to cover ground laterally, athletic double play turn with feel and ability to change angles. All the tools to stick on the infield moving forward.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.
MIF Kenny Perez (De La Salle) is heading into the ProCase off a recent commitment to Western Illinois in November. Ranked No. 17 in state, Perez is one of the best defenders in Illinois’ 2024 class, showing the ability to stick on the infield long term. He has an advanced arm, posting 88 mph across the diamond at the Illinois State Games last August. Using a wood bat at the State Games, Perez showed above-average power (T95.9 mph) with his rhythmic right-handed swing, sending balls up the middle and to his pull-side. At 5-foot-10, 185-pounds with athleticism and strength, the 7.02 runner should garner some attention moving forward.
Verbally committed to Western Illinois.
Decommitted from Cincinnati.
MIF Kenny Perez (De La Salle, 2024; Cincinnati commit) continues to look the part of a future asset in the middle of the field. Perez carries one of the more advanced gloves in the class, providing noticeably productive defense on the dirt with the likelihood being he sticks up the middle long term. His arm, alongside his glove, is advanced too, and Perez was 88 mph across the diamond on his hardest bullet. Offensively, Perez swings a simple, athletic right-handed barrel that flashed above-average raw power with wood, reaching peak exit velocities upwards of 95 mph while also elevating his furthest batted ball 347 feet, per TrackMan. Heading into the final year of his prep career, Perez looks the part of a pro follow that should draw attention throughout the fall, as well as into the spring.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, leg lift trigger that gains ground. Quick, slightly uphill path, barreled the ball to the pull-side. Reached base three times during game play, walking twice. Scored three runs and knocked in one.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 347’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Quick, short, accelerates out front, strong and accurate throws.
Defense: Athletic, plays through the ball, two-hand gather, smooth double play turn.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.
INF Kenny Perez (De La Salle, 2024), a former PBR Future Gamer, recently decommitted from Cincinnati and is back on the market. Currently the top ranked uncommitted prospect in the 2024 class, Perez does everything on the diamond with fluidity and has the ability to play anywhere on the infield at a high level. His arm topped at 88 mph across the infield to go along with advanced actions and the 5-foot-10, 180-pound, right-handed hitter swings with all kinds of rhythm, athleticism. Perez recorded a T95.9 mph exit velocity, average of 89.7 mph, and his furthest batted ball traveled 374 feet. Also, ran a 7.06 60. Should garner plenty of attention after coming back open.
INF Kenny Perez (De LaSalle) and OF Khamaree Thomas (Kenwood), two members of Team Illinois at the 2022 Future Games caught our eye once again.
Perez, a Cincinnati commit, continues to prove that he is one of the top defenders in the entire state, boasting all sorts of moxy and fluidness to his actions. His hands are confident through the ball with a quick double-play turn and he moves well laterally, better than his 7.10 60-time would indicate. Offensively, he showcased the same fluidity and comfort in the box that we have seen in the past while flashing some intent and power to the opposite field gap. Perez peaked at 98.7 mph off the bat, 89.8 mph average.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build, round shoulders, room to add on strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, confident setup, smooth pre-pitch actions. Fluid, loose, quick swing, stays through the zone, natural loft and athleticism throughout. Worked hard contact to both gaps throughout.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 89.8 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Short out of the glove, 3/4 slot, quick release, plays on the move.
Defense: Soft/confident hands, plays low to the ground and through the ball with fluid footwork, controls body on the run through play, plays with rhythm and feel.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.
Perez, a Cincinnati commit, continues to prove that he is one of the top defenders in the entire state, boasting all sorts of moxy and fluidness to his actions. His hands are confident through the ball with a quick double-play turn and he moves well laterally, better than his 7.10 60-time would indicate. Offensively, he showcased the same fluidity and comfort in the box that we have seen in the past while flashing some intent and power to the opposite field gap. Perez peaked at 98.7 mph off the bat, 89.8 mph average.
Perez hosts an athletic frame 5-foot-10, 180-pounds with some strength in his lower half. Currently ranked inside the Top 15 prospects in his home state and is set to represent Illinois at the Future Games later this month. Impressed with his whippy bat speed, hugging the pull-side line and hustling out a triple. Also showed natural actions in the infield with athleticism that is apparent on defense.
INF Kenny Perez (De LaSalle, 2024) was another big winner for the day, walking around with a bounce to his step and ultimately earning an invitation to the PBR Future Games. Defensively he is a savvy, confident defender, playing with sound, smooth actions and flare. He has soft, quick hands with a lightning quick exchange; feet are quick and allow him to take direct routes to ground balls. His arm plays short and quick arm, also playing from multiple arm angles. Offensively, that same fluidity translates into the right-handed box where he has pre-pitch movement and an athletic, aggressive swing that is long through the zone. Perez is one of the top uncommitted infielders in the state.
Uncommitted. 5-foot-10, 160-pound, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting infielder, currently ranked No. 30 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. Hit in the four-hole and started at third base. Looks to be one of the top uncommitted position players in the 2024 class. Defensively, has all the actions and tools to be a high-level defender moving forward. Plays with ease, confidence and light, active feet. Hands play soft, works from the ground up and ranges with body control. Made a slow roller, run through play down the third base line look extremely easy and routine. Arm plays quick, loose and accurate across the diamond. Offensively, hits with fluid rhythm and confidence. Loose, athletic swing, gets extension through contact and can drive the ball to all fields with authority. Homered over the right-field fence in his first at-bat. Flew out to center field with authority in his next two at-bats. High-follow 2024 uncommitted infielder.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly open stance, loose and relaxed pre-pitch. Some length to contact. Creates backspin. Natural loft.
Power: 96.9 max exit velocity, averaged 91 mph. 351’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Loose, quick arm action. 3/4 slot. Accuracy on throws.
Defense: Soft, confident hands. Plays light on his feet. Under control on the move. Plays with confidence.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
There were a number of high-level infield defenders who showed well throughout the day, but Kenny Perez (De La Salle, 2024), arguably, sat at the top of the list. Perez carries himself with confidence and has all the makings to be a top-level shortstop in the class. He plays light on his feet with a bounce in his step and a natural flair to his game. His hands are soft and ultra-confident, he moves with ease, playing with body control on the move, and he can throw from any angle (84 mph high). The right-handed hitter ran a 7.20 in the 60 and he also put together an impressive round of BP. Perez uses a small leg-lift load with loose, fast hands and he creates natural loft with the ability to create backspin off the barrel at times. The 5-foot-9, 140-pounder possesses advanced bat strength for his size and age, leading the event in average batted ball distance at 299 feet, and his furthest batted ball traveled 351 feet. Perez also recorded a max exit velocity of 96.9 mph, an average of 91.0, generating a sweet spot rate of 90 percent. High-level 2024 prospect on the rise coming out of the event.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, leg kick, hands load, smooth pre-pitch actions. Short swing, path works slightly uphill, balanced throughout, flashes barrel control, intent to hit ball in the air, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 90.27 max exit velocity, averaged 84.14 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic infield actions, steady hands, fluid feet, plays through the ball with proper direction.
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: Natural middle infield defender, fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, athletically plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot, throws play accurate, flash carry.
Hit: RHH. Open balance setup, smooth load, small leg kick. Short uphill swing, gets extension, controls the barrel, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, max effort, works in line, falls off.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 57-58 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape.
CH: 65-67 mph. Arm side run.