Kiefer
Tarnoki

Kiefer Tarnoki, OF, Sycamore (IL), 2023 
True freshman. 5-foot-11, 190-pound frame, lean strength throughout with room for added muscle as he matures. Switch-hitter, simple stroke from both sides with minimal wasted movement, path works flat from the left-side with a more uphill stroke from the right, favored his pull-side throughout with line-drives. 7.00 runner in the 60, athletic actions, soft hands with aggressive footwork through the ball, reaching up to 85 mph from a crow hop.  

True freshman. 5-foot-11, 190-pound frame, lean strength throughout with room for added muscle as he matures. Switch-hitter, simple stroke from both sides with minimal wasted movement, path works flat from the left-side with a more uphill stroke from the right, favored his pull-side throughout with line-drives. 7.00 runner in the 60, athletic actions, soft hands with aggressive footwork through the ball, reaching up to 85 mph from a crow hop.  

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: SH. LH: Athletic base, slightly open with toe-tap into a short stride. RH: Slightly open, short stride. LH: Loose and relaxed in the box. Strong hands. Short, direct swing. Works uphill. RH: Loose, compact swing. Present bat strength. Line drive hitter.
Power: 93.5 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 300’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Athletic outfielder. Good first step.
Run: 4.51 runner home-to-first. 

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic build with a developed lower-half.
Hit: S. Balance setup, smooth load into a short stride. Level path to the ball, fluid rhythm with a line-drive approach, flashed power to his pull-side.
Power: 89.21 max exit velocity, averaged 79.98 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Clean high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, athletic defender, plays on the balls of his feet.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 185-pounds. Solid frame.
Delivery: Rhythmic tempo, level shoulders, works in line to target, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Over the top arm slot, long, loose action.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Mostly straight, works downhill. T2261, 2190 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6 shape, early action, tight at times. T2389, 2206 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Straight change, flashes fading action, advanced feel, locates well. T1950, 1869 average rpm.

Hit: SH. Balanced setup, smooth load, toe-tap, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Short path, works slightly uphill, fluid, repeatable swing, flashed bat speed with a max bat speed of 70.3 MPH, similar from both sides of plate, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 93.41 max exit velocity, averaged 79.3 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Long, easy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws carry.
Defense: Natural outfield actions, active feet, efficient routes, clean exchange, plays through ball.
Run: 4.43 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Squared start to home, slow tempo to level knee lift balance point; drops and drives with a slightly high front, athletic landing, finishes off to third base side.
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm action from a high 3/4 slot; some loose.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Mostly straight; slight run.
CB: 65-66 mph. Some feel for spin; above-average 1/7 action, tight.
CH: 69-72 mph. Straight and showed signs of spotting it.

Hit: SH. Tall and open setup, toe tap. Short level bat path, gap-to-gap approach, bat speed.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 75 mph. Short arm action, H 3/4 slot, throws played with some carry.
Defense: Fluid and quick footwork, soft hands.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP 
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced, athletic setup from the left side.  Smooth rhythm, level path, line-drive approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays through the baseball with fluid footwork at times, clean release and proper routes.
Run: 4.51 runner home-to-first. 

Delivery: Smooth, repeatable, tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands closed.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 window.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Feel for the zone, worked both sides of the plate, mostly straight action.
CB: 63-65 mph. Feel for the zone, 1/7 shape, tight spin.
CH: 70-71 mph. Thrown for strikes, straight action.

5-foot-5, 130-pound athletically-built, switch hitting outfielder and pitcher. Offensively (right side), rhythmic swing, knee knock on load , engaged lower half, maintains balance. Consistent hard contact, uphill finish, gap-gap approach and exit velocity of 69 mph. Left side also had smooth rhythm, short stride, minimal load, extension through the baseball. Exit velocity of 66 mph, with line drive approach. From the outfield, played through the ball, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot with accuracy. Throwing 62 mph from outfield. Ran 5.01 from home to first. On the mound,  small leg kick, long stride, closed landing, out front finish. High ¾ slot, short loose arm action, smooth rhythm. Fastball throw for strikes, between 63-64 mph. Curveball had depth, 1/7 shape, arm speed near fastball, 54-55 mph. Changeup had sink and fade, lower part of zone between 59-61 mph.

Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: SH. Balanced, athletic setup from the left side.  Smooth rhythm, level path, line-drive approach.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays through the baseball with fluid footwork at times, clean release and proper routes.
Run: 4.51 runner home-to-first.