Kaden
Keys

Athletic 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame with strength and twitch. Left-handed hitter with a smooth, well-paced swing that works on-plane and produces consistent loud contact (92 max EV / 320’ peak, 85.8 avg). Advanced feel for the barrel paired with strength makes the hit tool stand out. Defensively, arm strength (85 mph) plays well in the outfield with carry to the bag. Athletically, a 6.76 runner whose speed shows up both in the field and on the bases. The combination of speed and bat creates an intriguing profile with top-of-the-order upside and the athleticism to impact the game in multiple ways.

Kaden Keys is a 2026 OF/2B with an athletic 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame and twitchy actions. The left-handed hitter shows a smooth, well-sequenced stroke, with a well-timed load that creates quality stretch and lands in a strong hitting position. His barrel stays on-plane through the zone, and he continues to trend upward offensively, with a 92 mph max exit velocity and 299’ peak distance. Defensively, Keys is an athletic mover with above-average arm strength (85 mph from the OF) and sure hands. A 6.76 runner with a 25.4” vertical

Kaden Keys, William Henry Harrison High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: LHH. Starts tall w athletic stance. Well-timed hand load works w bigger leg kick to create stretch. Bat works downhill and direct, creates back spin when timed properly. Athletic overall, trending positively.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 73.7 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Loose arm works from high 3/4
Defense: Athletic, field w one hand out front, athletic exchange
ATH: 6.89 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 64.58 Edge Score

Kaden Keys, William Henry Harrison (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Starts in a taller, relaxed stance. Slow, controlled leg lift into stride on load. Hands get good separation on load. Keeps hands loose and inside through contact. Uphill bat path. Showed good barrel control. 64 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 319' max distance. 91.1 max exit velocity, averaged 81.3 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Smooth arm action from 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Works well into fielding position, footwork in under control. Good transfers. Smooth actions through throw.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 7.23 runner in the 60.

Kaden Keys, William Henry Harrison (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Starts in a tall, open stance with narrow feet. Hands are high with a simple movement with load. Leg kick lets him get to a good balance point. Barrel gets through the zone on an even plane.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 69.2 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Longer, full circle action with over the top delivery.
Defense: Athletic mover with nice footwork after fielding the ball. Moves down hill with a decent exchange and average glove actions.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60.