Kaden
Norman

Verbally committed to McHenry County JC.

RHP Kaden Norman (Cary-Grove, 2026) showed an intriguing look on the mound, throwing from a deceptive slot. Wiry, high-waisted 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame. The right-hander worked out of an athletic, up-tempo delivery, utilizing a high leg lift with tuck, landing in-line, from a full, low ¾ arm slot. His fastball sat 80-83 mph with a max spin rate of 2,463 rpm and a HM max of 16”. He also employed a high-spin slider at 69-72 with a spin rate in the ranges of 2,600-2,800+ rpm, and a changeup with arm-side fade at 74-77 mph with an HM max of 17.2”.

Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame with some strength present throughout.
Delivery: Athletic, up-tempo delivery, medium leg lift, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full, clean arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. 4S: Mostly straight. 2S: Sinking action, life at the bottom of the zone. T2463, 2191 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. T2864, 2685 average rpm.
CH: 74-78 mph. Arm-side fade. T1961, 1578 average rpm.

Another uncommitted 2026 to know is RHP Kaden Norman (Cary-Grove). He stands out physically with his 6-foot-2, 188-pound frame, looking to have a durable and strong build that still has room for added strength. The big right-hander showed easy intent throughout his ‘pen, working with a controlled operation that stays in-line with the plate. His arm is clean with a full circle out of the glove, creating a tough look for opposing hitters with his sidearm slot. He gets heavy arm-side run on the fastball thanks to his lower slot, sitting 81-83 mph throughout with nearly 2,400 RPM at times. His curveball had some slider shape due to his lower slot, playing from a 10/4 plane but also showing some sharp downward action, put-away pitch, 72-75 mph. His final offering was a changeup in the 78-79 mph range, thrown with fastball arm-speed and natural sink for strikes.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 188.7 pounds. Possesses strength with good proportions.
Hit: RHH. Tall and athletic setup, top tap load, coils and holds weight on back side. Quick hands on-plane, stays on top of the ball. 67.1 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (86.6 avg.); 274-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Longer arm action, arm has pop.
Defense: Gets around the ball, two-hand gather into body, glove-pat transfer.
Athletic Testing: 4.31 runner in the 30-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 69.83 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 188.7-pounds. Possesses strength throughout.
Delivery: Easy intent, controlled, high knee lift, in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Sidarm slot, clean arm action, full arm circle.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Heavy arm-side run, throws with controlled intent. T2377, 2208 average rpm.
CB: 72-76 mph. Moves like a slider, 10/4, sharp down action, strikeout pitch. T2653, 2599 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Armside sink, arm speed stays same. T1626, 1607 average rpm.